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West Lothian

Council area in Scotland

West Lothian
Council Area
Population
185,580
Area
427 km²
Admin Centre
Livingston
Population Density
435 per km²
CountryScotland
TypeCouncil area
Admin CentreLivingston
Population185,580
Area427 km²
Density435/km²

About West Lothian

West Lothian is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Livingston. According to the 2021 Census, West Lothian has a population of 185,580 and covers an area of 427 km², giving it a population density of 435 people per square kilometre.

West Lothian 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 West Lothian?

West Lothian is in Scotland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of West Lothian?

The administrative centre of West Lothian is Livingston.

What is the population of West Lothian?

West Lothian has a population of 185,580 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is West Lothian?

West Lothian covers an area of 427 km² (165 square miles).

What type of county is West Lothian?

West Lothian 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.