Ceremonial county in England
Oxfordshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Oxford. According to the 2021 Census, Oxfordshire has a population of 726,530 and covers an area of 2,606 km², giving it a population density of 279 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire:
Oxfordshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Oxfordshire is Oxford.
Oxfordshire has a population of 726,530 according to the 2021 Census.
Oxfordshire covers an area of 2,606 km² (1,006 square miles).
Oxfordshire contains the following local authorities: Cherwell, Oxford, South Oxfordshire, Vale Of White Horse, West Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire 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. Oxfordshire 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.