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How many cities are in Wales?

How many cities are in Wales?

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How many cities are in Wales?

How many cities are in Wales?

I have been asked a lot over my travels how many cities are in Wales? The answer may shock you. 

There are 7 (seven) Cities in Wales. 

This was more than I thought there was when I previously looked it up. A list of the seven welsh cities are below. 

1. Cardiff

2. Swansea

  • Population: ~250,000

  • Highlights: Coastal city on Swansea Bay, known for its beaches, Dylan Thomas (poet), and nearby Gower Peninsula (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

3. Newport

  • Population: ~160,000

  • Highlights: On the River Usk, famous for its Transporter Bridge, Celtic Manor Resort (hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup), and strong industrial heritage.

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4. Bangor

  • Population: ~18,000

  • Highlights: One of the UK’s oldest cities, home to Bangor University, Bangor Cathedral, and close to Snowdonia National Park.

5. St Davids

  • Population: ~1,800 (UK’s smallest city)

  • Highlights: St Davids Cathedral, a pilgrimage site dedicated to Wales’ patron saint, located in beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

6. St Asaph

  • Population: ~3,600

  • Highlights: Gained city status in 2012, has a cathedral dating back to the 13th century, located in Denbighshire in North Wales.

7. Wrexham

  • Population: ~65,000

  • Highlights: Became a city in 2022, known for Wrexham AFC (made globally famous by Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney) and the stadium expansion, historic brewing industry, and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (a UNESCO site nearby).

     Click Here to Explore the Cities on our Interactive Map of Wales

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