Map of United Kingdom Counties and Unitary Authorities

There are 218 upper-tear local authorities in the United Kingdom as of 2025:

  • 153 in England comprising 21 county councils and 132 unitary authorities
  • 22 unitary authorities in Wales
  • 32 unitary authorities in Scotland
  • 11 unitary authorities in Northern Ireland

Use the interactive maps below to explore these regions and their boundaries. Download free maps or learn more about creating a custom UK counties map to highlight your own data.

Interactive Map of United Kingdom Counties and Unitary Authorities

List of Counties (218)

List of 218 counties
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United Kingdom Counties and Unitary Authorities: Key Facts

  • Largest by area: Highland, Scotland - 25,657 km²
  • Time zone: GMT

Free Downloads

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Custom Map Features

This map is divided into 218 counties.

Updates

Nov 20, 2025:

  • Updated map of the United Kingdom Counties

Sep 28, 2023:

  • Added map of the United Kingdom Counties