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
United Kingdom Counties and Unitary Authorities: Key Facts
- Largest by area: Highland, Scotland - 25,657 km²
- Time zone: GMT
Free Downloads
You can download free blank Map of United Kingdom Counties and Unitary Authorities and other maps in high resolution PNG, SVG and PDF formats from the blank maps section of the site: Download Blank Map of United Kingdom Counties and Unitary Authorities
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
