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The city of Worcester is the largest settlement and the county town. The county is largely rural, and has an area of 1,741 km 2 (672 sq mi) and a population of 592,057. After Worcester (103,872) the largest settlements are Redditch (87,036), Kidderminster (57,400), and Malvern (30,462).
4 days ago · Worcestershire, administrative and historic county of west-central England. It is located in the western portion of the Midlands region southwest of West Midlands metropolitan county. The city of Worcester is the county seat. The administrative county of Worcestershire comprises six districts:
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Worcester (/ ˈwʊstər / ⓘ WUUST-ər) is a cathedral city in Worcestershire, England, of which it is the county town. It is 30 mi (48 km) south-west of Birmingham, 27 mi (43 km) north of Gloucester and 23 mi (37 km) north-east of Hereford. The population was 103,872 in the 2021 census.
The area of Worcestershire is 672 Square Miles (1,741 Square Kilometres). Making Worcestershire the 39th smallest county in Great Britain (out of 91) and the 15th smallest county in England (out of 48).
The city of Worcester is county town and largest settlement. Towns include Redditch, Kidderminster, Malvern, Bromsgrove, Evesham, and Droitwich. National Trust properties include Croome and Hanbury Hall.
Highest Point: Worcestershire Beacon, 1,395 feet. Area: 738 sq miles. County Flower: Cowslip. back to County Profiles to the top. A society dedicated to celebrating and promoting the 92 historic counties of the United Kingdom and the important part they play in our culture, heritage and geography.
4 days ago · Worcester, city (district), administrative and historic county of Worcestershire, west-central England. Worcester is the historic county town (seat) of Worcestershire. Except for the small residential suburb of St. John’s, it lies on the east bank of the River Severn. The city has little river.
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