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Shetland Islands

Council area in Scotland

Shetland Islands
Council Area
Population
22,870
Area
1,466 km²
Admin Centre
Lerwick
Population Density
16 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreLerwick
Population22,870
Area1,466 km²
Density16/km²

About Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Lerwick. According to the 2021 Census, Shetland Islands has a population of 22,870 and covers an area of 1,466 km², giving it a population density of 16 people per square kilometre.

Shetland 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 Shetland Islands?

Shetland Islands is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Shetland Islands?

The administrative centre of Shetland Islands is Lerwick.

What is the population of Shetland Islands?

Shetland Islands has a population of 22,870 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Shetland Islands?

Shetland Islands covers an area of 1,466 km² (566 square miles).

What type of county is Shetland Islands?

Shetland 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.