Ceremonial county in England
Northumberland is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Alnwick. According to the 2021 Census, Northumberland has a population of 321,558 and covers an area of 5,015 km², giving it a population density of 64 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Northumberland 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.
Northumberland is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Northumberland is Alnwick.
Northumberland has a population of 321,558 according to the 2021 Census.
Northumberland covers an area of 5,015 km² (1,936 square miles).
Northumberland 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. Northumberland 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.