A view over the Cotswolds countryside
A view over the Cotswolds countryside

What is the population of the Cotswolds?

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The Cotswolds covers an area of approximately 800 square miles. Being a largely rural area the population reflects this.

The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty had a population of just over 139,000 in 2016 according to figures published by the Cotswolds Conservation Board.

To put this in context, the population of Surrey (which is smaller in area according to Wikipedia) is well over 1 million.

What is the largest town in the Cotswolds?

The largest town in the Cotswolds is Cirencester

Last updated: 03 November 2023 - Please note: This blog was first written over a year old and things may have changed since the blog was written.

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