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Scottish Borders

Council area in Scotland

Scottish Borders
Council Area
Population
115,270
Area
4,732 km²
Admin Centre
Newtown St Boswells
Population Density
24 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreNewtown St Boswells
Population115,270
Area4,732 km²
Density24/km²

About Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Newtown St Boswells. According to the 2021 Census, Scottish Borders has a population of 115,270 and covers an area of 4,732 km², giving it a population density of 24 people per square kilometre.

Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders?

Scottish Borders is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Scottish Borders?

The administrative centre of Scottish Borders is Newtown St Boswells.

What is the population of Scottish Borders?

Scottish Borders has a population of 115,270 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Scottish Borders?

Scottish Borders covers an area of 4,732 km² (1,827 square miles).

What type of county is Scottish Borders?

Scottish Borders 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.