Isle of Ely
The Isle of Ely (/ˈiːli/) is a historic region around the city of Ely in Cambridgeshire, England. Between 1889 and 1965, it formed an administrative county.
| Isle of Ely | |
|---|---|
| Area | |
| • 1891 | 239,259 acres (968.2 km2) |
| • 1961 | 239,951 acres (971.0 km2) |
| • Coordinates | 52°24′N 0°15.5′E |
| Population | |
| • 1891 | 63,861 |
| • 1961 | 89,180 |
| History | |
| • Origin | Liberty of Ely |
| • Created | 1889 |
| • Abolished | 1965 |
| • Succeeded by | Cambridgeshire and Isle of Ely |
| Status | Administrative county (within Cambridgeshire) |
| Government | Isle of Ely County Council |
| • HQ | County Hall, March |
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