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Whats the population of Llandovery?
around 2,600 people
Covering a land area of 115.80km2, Llandovery has a population of around 2,600 people, and a population density of 22 people per km2. The population change between 2011-17 was a reduction of 124 (4.6 percent) (Policy Research and Information Section, Carmarthenshire County Council, January 2019).
Which county is Llandovery?
Dyfed
Llandovery
| Llandovery Welsh: Llanymddyfri | |
|---|---|
| Community | Llandovery |
| Principal area | Carmarthenshire |
| Ceremonial county | Dyfed |
| Country | Wales |
Is Llandovery north or south Wales?
In the northeast of the county is the market town of Llandovery. It lies close to the Brecon Beacons National Park and is a gateway to the astounding beauty of the Cambrian Mountains. It sits on the banks of the River Tywi, where the A40 meets the A483.
What is the meaning of Llandovery?
Llandovery is an anglicized corruption of the Welsh Llanymddyfri meaning “church among the waters”; it is so named due to its position between the rivers Tywi, Bran and Gwydderig.
Is Llandovery a nice place to live?
The town has a combination of historical attractions and stunning scenery as well as plenty of places for food and drink. The area of high, rolling country high above Llandovery is known locally as the Black Mountain. This brooding peak is remote and atmospheric, it is untamed and exciting.
Is Llandovery in mid Wales?
Llandovery (Welsh: Llanymddyfri) is an historic market town in Carmarthenshire, on the edge of the Black Mountain, and on the border between Mid Wales and South Wales.
Is Llandovery nice?
Is Builth Wells worth visiting?
Cloaked by a row of houses, Builth Wells Castle is sometimes forgotten and seldom appreciated. It may not be as well preserved as other Welsh Castles, but it was still one of Edward I’s key fortresses. This alone makes it worth seeing.