Ceremonial county in England
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Trowbridge. According to the 2021 Census, Wiltshire has a population of 747,124 and covers an area of 3,486 km², giving it a population density of 214 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire:
Wiltshire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Wiltshire is Trowbridge.
Wiltshire has a population of 747,124 according to the 2021 Census.
Wiltshire covers an area of 3,486 km² (1,346 square miles).
Wiltshire contains the following local authorities: Swindon.
Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire 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.