Ceremonial county in England
Northamptonshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Northampton. According to the 2021 Census, Northamptonshire has a population of 786,843 and covers an area of 2,365 km², giving it a population density of 333 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire:
Northamptonshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Northamptonshire is Northampton.
Northamptonshire has a population of 786,843 according to the 2021 Census.
Northamptonshire covers an area of 2,365 km² (913 square miles).
Northamptonshire contains the following local authorities: North Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire 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. Northamptonshire 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.