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Renfrewshire

Council area in Scotland

Renfrewshire
Council Area
Population
179,390
Area
262 km²
Admin Centre
Paisley
Population Density
685 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentrePaisley
Population179,390
Area262 km²
Density685/km²

About Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Paisley. According to the 2021 Census, Renfrewshire has a population of 179,390 and covers an area of 262 km², giving it a population density of 685 people per square kilometre.

Renfrewshire 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 Renfrewshire?

Renfrewshire is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Renfrewshire?

The administrative centre of Renfrewshire is Paisley.

What is the population of Renfrewshire?

Renfrewshire has a population of 179,390 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Renfrewshire?

Renfrewshire covers an area of 262 km² (101 square miles).

What type of county is Renfrewshire?

Renfrewshire 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.