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South Ayrshire

Council area in Scotland

South Ayrshire
Council Area
Population
112,140
Area
1,222 km²
Admin Centre
Ayr
Population Density
92 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreAyr
Population112,140
Area1,222 km²
Density92/km²

About South Ayrshire

South Ayrshire is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Ayr. According to the 2021 Census, South Ayrshire has a population of 112,140 and covers an area of 1,222 km², giving it a population density of 92 people per square kilometre.

South Ayrshire 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 South Ayrshire?

South Ayrshire is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of South Ayrshire?

The administrative centre of South Ayrshire is Ayr.

What is the population of South Ayrshire?

South Ayrshire has a population of 112,140 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is South Ayrshire?

South Ayrshire covers an area of 1,222 km² (472 square miles).

What type of county is South Ayrshire?

South Ayrshire 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.