Llansawel

for the town in Glamorgan with the Welsh name of Llansawel see Briton Ferry
Mr Jones, Lord Mayor of Llansawel, ca 1885

Llansawel is a community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, about ten miles north of Llandeilo. It covers an area of 4,079 hectares (15.75 sq mi).[1] The community is bordered by the communities of: Pencarreg; Cynwyl Gaeo; Talley; Llanfynydd; Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn; and Llanybydder, all being in Carmarthenshire.

Llansawel's population was 438, according to the 2011 census;[2] a 6.1% increase since the 413 people noted in 2001.[1]

The 2011 census showed 47.9% of the population could speak Welsh, a fall from 60.8% in 2001.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Area: Llansawel (Parish)". Office for National Statistics. 18 November 2004. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "2011 Census results by Community". Welsh Language Commissioner. 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.

Coordinates: 52°00′29″N 4°00′43″W / 52.008°N 4.012°W / 52.008; -4.012


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