Dumfries and Galloway
Council area in Scotland
About Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Dumfries. Dumfries and Galloway has a population of 145,860 and covers an area of 6,426 km².
Dumfries and Galloway is one of 32 council areas in Scotland, established in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Each council area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dumfries and Galloway council?
Dumfries and Galloway is a council area in Scotland, United Kingdom.
What type of council is Dumfries and Galloway?
Dumfries and Galloway is a council area. It is responsible for local government services in its area.
What is the population of Dumfries and Galloway?
Dumfries and Galloway has a population of approximately 145,860.
What county is Dumfries and Galloway in?
Dumfries and Galloway is in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
How big is Dumfries and Galloway?
Dumfries and Galloway covers an area of 6,426 km² (2,481 square miles).