Lieutenancy area
 | Parts of this article (those related to the current status of the boundaries, which are now historical) need to be updated. (September 2021) |
| Lieutenancy area | |
|---|---|
| Populations | 8,000–8,167,000[1] |
| Areas | 3–8,611 km2 |
Lieutenancy areas British monarch. In many cases they have similar demarcation and naming to, but are not necessarily coterminate with, the counties of the United Kingdom.
Origin
In England, lieutenancy areas are colloquially known as the
six counties and two former county boroughs.[3]
Map
Not shown: City of London
See also
References
- ^ Table 2 2011 Census: Usual resident population and population density, local authorities in the United Kingdom UK Census 2011 UK usual resident population Greater London excluding City of London
- ^ The Lord-Lieutenants (Scotland) Order 1996, Statutory Instrument 1996 No. 731 (S.83)
- ^ "Northern Ireland (Lieutenancy) Order 1975" (PDF). 1975.