Jersey has a total surface area, including reclaimed land in St Helier, of 120 square kilometres (km²).
Jersey is divided into 12 parishes, ranging in size from St Clement (4 km²) to St Ouen (15 km²).
Area of Jersey by parish (2023)
Km² are rounded independently to the nearest integer.
St Helier includes reclaimed land area of 2 km².
In Jersey in 2023:
- around a quarter of the land was built upon
- over half was cultivated
- a sixth was natural vegetation
Land cover type by parish (2023)
All percentages are rounded independently so may not appear to total 100%
Built environment includes man-made surfaces, such as:
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buildings
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roads
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footpaths
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swimming pools
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gardens
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harbour areas
- glasshouses and polytunnels over 200m²
Natural vegetation includes:
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woodlands
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dunes
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grassland
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cliffs
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shrub
Miscellaneous includes:
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intertidal
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parks
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golf courses
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cemeteries
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quarries
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sports fields
Inland water includes ponds and reservoirs.