Ceremonial county in England
North Yorkshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Northallerton. According to the 2021 Census, North Yorkshire has a population of 1,157,971 and covers an area of 8,654 km², giving it a population density of 134 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire:
North Yorkshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of North Yorkshire is Northallerton.
North Yorkshire has a population of 1,157,971 according to the 2021 Census.
North Yorkshire covers an area of 8,654 km² (3,341 square miles).
North Yorkshire contains the following local authorities: York, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland.
North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire 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.