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Orkney Islands

Council area in Scotland

Orkney Islands
Council Area
Population
22,400
Area
990 km²
Admin Centre
Kirkwall
Population Density
23 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreKirkwall
Population22,400
Area990 km²
Density23/km²

About Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Kirkwall. According to the 2021 Census, Orkney Islands has a population of 22,400 and covers an area of 990 km², giving it a population density of 23 people per square kilometre.

Orkney Islands is one of 32 council areas in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Each council area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Orkney Islands?

Orkney Islands is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Orkney Islands?

The administrative centre of Orkney Islands is Kirkwall.

What is the population of Orkney Islands?

Orkney Islands has a population of 22,400 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Orkney Islands?

Orkney Islands covers an area of 990 km² (382 square miles).

What type of county is Orkney Islands?

Orkney Islands is a council area. Council areas are the 32 single-tier local authorities in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994.