Somerset
Unitary authority in England
About Somerset
Somerset is a unitary authority in England, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Taunton. Somerset has a population of 588,328 and covers an area of 4,170 km².
Somerset 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 Somerset council?
Somerset is a unitary authority in England, United Kingdom.
What type of council is Somerset?
Somerset is a unitary authority. As a unitary authority, it is responsible for all local government services in its area.
What is the population of Somerset?
Somerset has a population of approximately 588,328.
What county is Somerset in?
Somerset is in Somerset, England.
How big is Somerset?
Somerset covers an area of 4,170 km² (1,610 square miles).