Ceremonial county in England
Surrey is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Guildford. According to the 2021 Census, Surrey has a population of 1,205,616 and covers an area of 1,663 km², giving it a population density of 725 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Surrey 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 Surrey:
Surrey is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Surrey is Guildford.
Surrey has a population of 1,205,616 according to the 2021 Census.
Surrey covers an area of 1,663 km² (642 square miles).
Surrey contains the following local authorities: Elmbridge, Epsom And Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate And Banstead, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Tandridge, Waverley, Woking.
Surrey 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. Surrey 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.