Ceremonial county in England
Norfolk is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Norwich. According to the 2021 Census, Norfolk has a population of 918,369 and covers an area of 5,387 km², giving it a population density of 170 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Norfolk is one of the areas of England to which a Lord Lieutenant is appointed as the personal representative of the monarch. Ceremonial counties represent the traditional geographic divisions of England and are used for various official and cultural purposes.
The following local authorities operate within or correspond to Norfolk:
Norfolk is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Norfolk is Norwich.
Norfolk has a population of 918,369 according to the 2021 Census.
Norfolk covers an area of 5,387 km² (2,080 square miles).
Norfolk contains the following local authorities: Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, King S Lynn And West Norfolk, North Norfolk, Norwich, South Norfolk.
Norfolk is a ceremonial county. Ceremonial counties are the 46 traditional geographic counties of England, each headed by a Lord Lieutenant appointed by the Sovereign.
Some ceremonial counties have a county council (e.g. Norfolk County Council) that handles highways, education, and social care, while others are divided entirely into unitary authorities with no separate county council. Check your local authority for details.