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Bangor, Gwynedd
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Bangor (/ˈbæŋɡər, -ɡɔːr/;[1][2] Welsh: [ˈbaŋɡɔr] ⓘ) is a cathedral city and community in Gwynedd, North Wales. It is the oldest city in Wales. Historically part of Caernarfonshire, it had a population of 15,100 at the 2021 census.[3][4] Landmarks include Bangor Cathedral, Bangor University and Garth Pier. The Britannia and Menai Suspension bridges connect the city to the Isle of Anglesey.
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City and community | |
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Location within Gwynedd | |
Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2) |
Population | 15,100 (Census 2021) |
• Density | 6,040/sq mi (2,330/km2) |
Demonym | Bangorian |
OS grid reference | SH 580722 |
• Cardiff | 127 mi (204 km) SSE |
• London | 207 mi (333 km) SE |
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Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BANGOR |
Postcode district | LL57 |
Dialling code | 01248 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Website | bangorcitycouncil |
53.228°N 4.128°W / 53.228; -4.128 ![]() |
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