Ceremonial county in England
Suffolk is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Ipswich. According to the 2021 Census, Suffolk has a population of 763,375 and covers an area of 3,802 km², giving it a population density of 201 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Suffolk 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 Suffolk:
Suffolk is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Suffolk is Ipswich.
Suffolk has a population of 763,375 according to the 2021 Census.
Suffolk covers an area of 3,802 km² (1,468 square miles).
Suffolk contains the following local authorities: Babergh, East Suffolk, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk, West Suffolk.
Suffolk 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. Suffolk 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.