County Durham
Unitary authority in England
About County Durham
County Durham is a unitary authority in England, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Durham. County Durham has a population of 538,011 and covers an area of 2,676 km².
County Durham is a unitary authority, meaning it is a single-tier council responsible for all local government services. Unitary authorities were created during local government reorganisation to simplify the two-tier county/district system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is County Durham council?
County Durham is a unitary authority in England, United Kingdom.
What type of council is County Durham?
County Durham is a unitary authority. As a unitary authority, it is responsible for all local government services in its area.
What is the population of County Durham?
County Durham has a population of approximately 538,011.
What county is County Durham in?
County Durham is in County Durham, England.
How big is County Durham?
County Durham covers an area of 2,676 km² (1,033 square miles).