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North Yorkshire

Ceremonial county in England

North Yorkshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,157,971
Area
8,654 km²
County Town
Northallerton
Population Density
134 per km²
CountryEngland
TypeCeremonial county
County TownNorthallerton
Population1,157,971
Area8,654 km²
Density134/km²

About North Yorkshire

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.

Districts & Local Authorities

The following local authorities operate within or correspond to North Yorkshire:

YorkMiddlesbroughRedcar And Cleveland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is North Yorkshire?

North Yorkshire is in England, United Kingdom.

What is the county town of North Yorkshire?

The county town of North Yorkshire is Northallerton.

What is the population of North Yorkshire?

North Yorkshire has a population of 1,157,971 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is North Yorkshire?

North Yorkshire covers an area of 8,654 km² (3,341 square miles).

What districts are in North Yorkshire?

North Yorkshire contains the following local authorities: York, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland.

What type of county is North Yorkshire?

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.

What county council governs North Yorkshire?

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.