Trawsfynydd
Trawsfynydd (Welsh pronunciation: [trausˈvənɨ̞ð]; Welsh for "across [the] mountain") is a linear village in Gwynedd, Wales, near Llyn Trawsfynydd reservoir, and adjacent to the A470 north of Bronaber and Dolgellau and 10 km (6 miles) south of Blaenau Ffestiniog. It also neighbours the towns of Porthmadog and Bala.
| Trawsfynydd | |
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Fronwynion Street, Trawsfynydd | |
Trawsfynydd Location within Gwynedd | |
| Area | 120.10 km2 (46.37 sq mi) |
| Population | 973 (2011) |
| • Density | 8/km2 (21/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SH707356 |
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| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BLAENAU FFESTINIOG |
| Postcode district | LL41 |
| Dialling code | 01766 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
The total community area is 12,010 hectares (46.4 square miles) with a population of only 973. The area is sparsely populated with each hectare (acre) inhabited by an average 0.07 (0.03) persons. The village is typical of many Welsh villages. The community includes the sub-regions of Bronaber, Cwm Prysor and Abergeirw, in addition to the village itself.
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