County of London

London

County of London shown within England
Area
 • 191174,816 acres (302.77 km2)
 • 196174,903 acres (303.12 km2)
Population
 • 19114,521,685
 • 19613,200,484
Density
 • 191160/acre
 • 196142/acre
History
 • OriginThe Metropolis
 • Created1889
 • Abolished1965
 • Succeeded byGreater London
StatusAdministrative and (smaller) ceremonial county
GovernmentLondon County Council
 • HQCounty Hall, Lambeth

Arms of London County Council
Subdivisions
 • TypeMetropolitan boroughs (from 1900)

Boroughs numbered 2-29 (1 is the City)

The County of London was a historic county of England from 1889 to 1965, corresponding much of London. It was created as part of the general introduction of elected county government in England, by way of the Local Government Act 1888.

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