Ceremonial county in England
Shropshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Shrewsbury. According to the 2021 Census, Shropshire has a population of 510,558 and covers an area of 3,489 km², giving it a population density of 146 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Shropshire 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 Shropshire:
Shropshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Shropshire is Shrewsbury.
Shropshire has a population of 510,558 according to the 2021 Census.
Shropshire covers an area of 3,489 km² (1,347 square miles).
Shropshire contains the following local authorities: Telford And Wrekin.
Shropshire 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. Shropshire 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.