Hertford is the county town of Hertfordshire in England, located 20 miles (32 km) north of central London. It serves as an administrative center for the county and functions as a civil parish within the East Hertfordshire district. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 29,418, with the built-up area home to approximately 28,800 residents.
The town's proximity to London makes it an accessible location within the broader Southeast England region while maintaining its distinct identity as a historic market town and county seat.