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West Midlands

Metropolitan county in England

West Midlands
Metropolitan County
Population
2,916,132
Area
902 km²
County Town
Birmingham
Population Density
3,233 per km²
CountryEngland
TypeMetropolitan county
County TownBirmingham
Population2,916,132
Area902 km²
Density3,233/km²

About West Midlands

West Midlands is a metropolitan county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Birmingham. According to the 2021 Census, West Midlands has a population of 2,916,132 and covers an area of 902 km², giving it a population density of 3,233 people per square kilometre.

As a metropolitan county, West Midlands 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 West Midlands:

BirminghamCoventryDudleySandwellSolihullWalsallWolverhampton
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is West Midlands?

West Midlands is in England, United Kingdom.

What is the county town of West Midlands?

The county town of West Midlands is Birmingham.

What is the population of West Midlands?

West Midlands has a population of 2,916,132 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is West Midlands?

West Midlands covers an area of 902 km² (348 square miles).

What districts are in West Midlands?

West Midlands contains the following local authorities: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton.

What type of county is West Midlands?

West Midlands 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 West Midlands?

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