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Tyne and Wear

Metropolitan county in England

Tyne and Wear
Metropolitan County
Population
1,125,695
Area
540 km²
County Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Population Density
2,085 per km²
CountryEngland
TypeMetropolitan county
County TownNewcastle upon Tyne
Population1,125,695
Area540 km²
Density2,085/km²

About Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Newcastle upon Tyne. According to the 2021 Census, Tyne and Wear has a population of 1,125,695 and covers an area of 540 km², giving it a population density of 2,085 people per square kilometre.

As a metropolitan county, Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear:

GatesheadNewcastle Upon TyneNorth TynesideSouth TynesideSunderland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tyne and Wear?

Tyne and Wear is in England, United Kingdom.

What is the county town of Tyne and Wear?

The county town of Tyne and Wear is Newcastle upon Tyne.

What is the population of Tyne and Wear?

Tyne and Wear has a population of 1,125,695 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Tyne and Wear?

Tyne and Wear covers an area of 540 km² (208 square miles).

What districts are in Tyne and Wear?

Tyne and Wear contains the following local authorities: Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland.

What type of county is Tyne and Wear?

Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear?

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