Beddgelert
Beddgelert (Welsh: [bɛðˈgɛlɛrt] ⓘ) is a village and community in the Snowdonia area of Gwynedd, Wales. The population of the community taken at the 2011 census was 455, and includes Nantmor and Nant Gwynant. It is reputed to be named after the legendary hound Gelert. The community is large and sparsely populated and covers 86 square kilometres.
| Beddgelert | |
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The village viewed from Mynydd Sygun | |
Beddgelert Location within Gwynedd | |
| Area | 85.93 km2 (33.18 sq mi) |
| Population | 455 (2011) |
| • Density | 5/km2 (13/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SH591482 |
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| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CAERNARFON |
| Postcode district | LL55 |
| Dialling code | 01766 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
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