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Pwllheli
Cei'r Gogledd - North Quay Pwllheli - geograph.org.uk - 355491.jpg
North Quay
Population 4,076 (2011 census)
OS grid reference SH374350
Principal area
Ceremonial county
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town PWLLHELI
Postcode district LL53
Dialling code 01758
Police North Wales
Fire North Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK Parliament
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Gwynedd

Pwllheli is a seaside resort and community in the county of Gwynedd in Wales. It is also the main market town of the Llŷn Peninsula.

In 2011, the community had a population of 4,076 people, of which 81%, are speakers of the Welsh language.

The town's name means salt water basin.

The political party Plaid Cymru (The Party of Wales) was founded in Pwllheli.

The town is the northern terminus of the Cambrian Coast Line railway line from Shrewsbury.

Gallery

  • Pwllhelistn

    Pwllheli railway station

  • Pwllheli'n dathlu ei Chymreictod - Pwllheli celebrates its Welshness - geograph.org.uk - 498624

    Welsh flags in Pwllheli

  • Pwllheli from Pen Y Garn

    Pwllheli Marina viewed from Pen-y-Garn

Images for kids

  • Donkeys outside a warehouse, Pwllheli (copy of jtoo001) NLW3363760

    Donkeys outside a warehouse in Pwllheli, circa 1885.

  • Pwllheli

    Pwllheli, c.1778

  • Pwllheli Town Hall (48161273111)

    Neuadd Dwyfor

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