Ceremonial county in England
Nottinghamshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Nottingham. According to the 2021 Census, Nottinghamshire has a population of 1,145,823 and covers an area of 2,160 km², giving it a population density of 530 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire:
Nottinghamshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Nottinghamshire is Nottingham.
Nottinghamshire has a population of 1,145,823 according to the 2021 Census.
Nottinghamshire covers an area of 2,160 km² (834 square miles).
Nottinghamshire contains the following local authorities: Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark And Sherwood, Nottingham, Rushcliffe.
Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire 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.