How many metropolitan counties are there in England?
Q: How many metropolitan counties are there in England?
A: There are six metropolitan counties in England.
Q: What urban areas do the metropolitan counties typically cover?
A: The metropolitan counties typically cover large urban areas with populations of 1.2 to 2.8 million.
Q: When were the metropolitan counties created?
A: The metropolitan counties were created in 1974.
Q: Are there any county councils in metropolitan counties?
A: No, there are no county councils in metropolitan counties anymore since 1986.
Q: What happened to the functions of county councils after 1986?
A: Most of the functions of county councils were taken over by the individual boroughs, which became unitary authorities. The remaining functions were taken over by joint-boards.
Q: What is the population density range of metropolitan counties?
A: The population densities of metropolitan counties range from 838 (South Yorkshire) to 28 (West Midlands) people/km².
Q: What is the population density range of individual metropolitan districts?
A: The population densities of individual metropolitan districts range from 4 people/km² in Liverpool to only 500 people/km² in Doncaster.
