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West Yorkshire

Metropolitan county in England

West Yorkshire
Metropolitan County
Population
2,349,987
Area
2,029 km²
County Town
Wakefield
Population Density
1,158 per km²
CountryEngland
TypeMetropolitan county
County TownWakefield
Population2,349,987
Area2,029 km²
Density1,158/km²

About West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Wakefield. According to the 2021 Census, West Yorkshire has a population of 2,349,987 and covers an area of 2,029 km², giving it a population density of 1,158 people per square kilometre.

As a metropolitan county, West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire:

BradfordCalderdaleKirkleesLeedsWakefield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is West Yorkshire?

West Yorkshire is in England, United Kingdom.

What is the county town of West Yorkshire?

The county town of West Yorkshire is Wakefield.

What is the population of West Yorkshire?

West Yorkshire has a population of 2,349,987 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is West Yorkshire?

West Yorkshire covers an area of 2,029 km² (783 square miles).

What districts are in West Yorkshire?

West Yorkshire contains the following local authorities: Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield.

What type of county is West Yorkshire?

West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire?

West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire.