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North Lanarkshire

Council area in Scotland

North Lanarkshire
Council Area
Population
341,370
Area
470 km²
Admin Centre
Motherwell
Population Density
726 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreMotherwell
Population341,370
Area470 km²
Density726/km²

About North Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Motherwell. According to the 2021 Census, North Lanarkshire has a population of 341,370 and covers an area of 470 km², giving it a population density of 726 people per square kilometre.

North Lanarkshire is one of 32 council areas in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Each council area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is North Lanarkshire?

North Lanarkshire is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of North Lanarkshire?

The administrative centre of North Lanarkshire is Motherwell.

What is the population of North Lanarkshire?

North Lanarkshire has a population of 341,370 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is North Lanarkshire?

North Lanarkshire covers an area of 470 km² (181 square miles).

What type of county is North Lanarkshire?

North Lanarkshire is a council area. Council areas are the 32 single-tier local authorities in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994.