Geographical Counties Of England: County Durham
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In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce County Durham.
County Durham is a County in the North East of England with a small Easterly coastline running along the North Sea and is best known for Durham University, a mecca of learning excellence for the North of England.
County Durham has a population of around 525,000 people in 2024 with the following 4 Counties across its borders:
You pronounce County Durham like this: COWN-TEE DUH-RAM.
Key information for County Durham:
Number of Local Authorities: 5.
Geographical Size: 1,663mi² / 2,676km².
County Capital: Durham City.
Largest Town / City: Darlington.
Closest International Airport(s): Newcastle International Airport, Tees Valley, Darlington DL2 1LU. Phone Number: +441325 332811.
Motorways in County Durham: There are no motorways in County Durham.
County Durham Nickname(s): Land of the Prince Bishops.