Hertford
Hertford town centre
Hertford
Location within Hertfordshire
Population	26,783 (2011)
Demonym	Hertfordian
OS grid reference	TL325125
• London	19.2 mi (30.9 km)
Unitary authority	East Hertfordshire
Ceremonial county	Hertfordshire
Region	East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	HERTFORD
Postcode district	SG13, SG14
Dialling code	01992
Police	Hertfordshire
Fire	Hertfordshire
Ambulance	East of England
UK Parliament	Hertford and Stortford
List of places UK England Hertfordshire 51°47′42″N 0°04′41″W / 51.795°N 0.078°W / 51.795; -0.078

Hertford (pronounced Hart-fud) is a town in Hertfordshire, England. In 2011, it had a population of 26,783 people.

It is Hertfordshire's county town, but the largest town is Watford.

The town centre is 19.2 miles (30.9 km) north of Central London and 16.7 miles (27.02 km) north east of Watford.

Hertford is served by two train stations, these are Hertford East and Hertford North.

The A414 is just south of the town centre and runs to Harlow, Essex. The A10 is just east of the town.

Hertford is twinned with:

• Évron, France
• Wildeshausen, Germany
• Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.

• 
  Hertford East railway station
• 
  Hertford Castle
• 
  Parliament Square