Ceremonial county in England
Worcestershire is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Worcester. According to the 2021 Census, Worcestershire has a population of 604,947 and covers an area of 1,741 km², giving it a population density of 347 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire:
Worcestershire is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Worcestershire is Worcester.
Worcestershire has a population of 604,947 according to the 2021 Census.
Worcestershire covers an area of 1,741 km² (672 square miles).
Worcestershire contains the following local authorities: Bromsgrove, Malvern Hills, Redditch, Worcester, Wychavon, Wyre Forest.
Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire 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.