Ceremonial county in England
Somerset is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Taunton. According to the 2021 Census, Somerset has a population of 982,941 and covers an area of 4,170 km², giving it a population density of 236 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Somerset 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 Somerset:
Somerset is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Somerset is Taunton.
Somerset has a population of 982,941 according to the 2021 Census.
Somerset covers an area of 4,170 km² (1,610 square miles).
Somerset contains the following local authorities: North Somerset, Bath And North East Somerset.
Somerset 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. Somerset 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.