The population of Cheshire is around 1.67 million.
The population of Cheshire is around 1.67 million.
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== Administration ==
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The large and predominantly rural interior of the county Cheshire is served by two council areas, including county councils and metropolitan borough councils (MBCs); [[Cheshire East Council]] and [[Cheshire West and Chester Council]]. Other areas of the county are served by [[Derbyshire County Council]] (High Peak district), Halton Borough Council, Manchester City Council, Stockport MBC, Tameside MBC and Wirral Council.