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Merseyside

Metropolitan county in England

Merseyside
Metropolitan County
Population
1,423,145
Area
645 km²
County Town
Liverpool
Population Density
2,206 per km²
CountryEngland
TypeMetropolitan county
County TownLiverpool
Population1,423,145
Area645 km²
Density2,206/km²

About Merseyside

Merseyside is a metropolitan county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Liverpool. According to the 2021 Census, Merseyside has a population of 1,423,145 and covers an area of 645 km², giving it a population density of 2,206 people per square kilometre.

As a metropolitan county, Merseyside is a heavily urbanised area of England. The metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986, and governance is now carried out by the individual metropolitan borough councils within the county.

Districts & Local Authorities

The following local authorities operate within or correspond to Merseyside:

KnowsleyLiverpoolSeftonSt HelensWirral

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Merseyside?

Merseyside is in England, United Kingdom.

What is the county town of Merseyside?

The county town of Merseyside is Liverpool.

What is the population of Merseyside?

Merseyside has a population of 1,423,145 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Merseyside?

Merseyside covers an area of 645 km² (249 square miles).

What districts are in Merseyside?

Merseyside contains the following local authorities: Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral.

What type of county is Merseyside?

Merseyside is a metropolitan county. Metropolitan counties are major urban conurbations in England. Their county councils were abolished in 1986, with services now provided by constituent metropolitan boroughs.

What county council governs Merseyside?

Merseyside no longer has a county council. Metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986. Services are now provided by the individual metropolitan borough councils within Merseyside.