Ceremonial county in England
West Sussex is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Chichester. According to the 2021 Census, West Sussex has a population of 885,055 and covers an area of 1,991 km², giving it a population density of 445 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, West Sussex 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 West Sussex:
West Sussex is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of West Sussex is Chichester.
West Sussex has a population of 885,055 according to the 2021 Census.
West Sussex covers an area of 1,991 km² (769 square miles).
West Sussex contains the following local authorities: Adur, Arun, Chichester, Crawley, Horsham, Mid Sussex, Worthing.
West Sussex 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. West Sussex 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.