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South Yorkshire

Metropolitan county in England

South Yorkshire
Metropolitan County
Population
1,374,182
Area
1,552 km²
County Town
Barnsley
Population Density
885 per km²
CountryEngland
TypeMetropolitan county
County TownBarnsley
Population1,374,182
Area1,552 km²
Density885/km²

About South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Barnsley. According to the 2021 Census, South Yorkshire has a population of 1,374,182 and covers an area of 1,552 km², giving it a population density of 885 people per square kilometre.

As a metropolitan county, South Yorkshire is a heavily urbanised area of England. The metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986, and governance is now carried out by the individual metropolitan borough councils within the county.

Districts & Local Authorities

The following local authorities operate within or correspond to South Yorkshire:

BarnsleyDoncasterRotherhamSheffield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is South Yorkshire?

South Yorkshire is in England, United Kingdom.

What is the county town of South Yorkshire?

The county town of South Yorkshire is Barnsley.

What is the population of South Yorkshire?

South Yorkshire has a population of 1,374,182 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is South Yorkshire?

South Yorkshire covers an area of 1,552 km² (599 square miles).

What districts are in South Yorkshire?

South Yorkshire contains the following local authorities: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield.

What type of county is South Yorkshire?

South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county. Metropolitan counties are major urban conurbations in England. Their county councils were abolished in 1986, with services now provided by constituent metropolitan boroughs.

What county council governs South Yorkshire?

South Yorkshire no longer has a county council. Metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986. Services are now provided by the individual metropolitan borough councils within South Yorkshire.