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South Lanarkshire

Council area in Scotland

South Lanarkshire
Council Area
Population
320,530
Area
1,772 km²
Admin Centre
Hamilton
Population Density
181 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreHamilton
Population320,530
Area1,772 km²
Density181/km²

About South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Hamilton. According to the 2021 Census, South Lanarkshire has a population of 320,530 and covers an area of 1,772 km², giving it a population density of 181 people per square kilometre.

South Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire?

South Lanarkshire is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of South Lanarkshire?

The administrative centre of South Lanarkshire is Hamilton.

What is the population of South Lanarkshire?

South Lanarkshire has a population of 320,530 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is South Lanarkshire?

South Lanarkshire covers an area of 1,772 km² (684 square miles).

What type of county is South Lanarkshire?

South Lanarkshire 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.