City and County of Swansea

Swansea is a city on the beautiful — the first designated "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty". It is home to about 247,000 people.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Oystermouth Castle and Swansea Bay.

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is a Norman stone castle in , overlooking on the east side of the in the village of .

Beach
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Glamorgan is a traditional county in . It is home to , Wales' capital city, along with the city of . The marks the southern edge of Glamorganshire, which features the 14-mile-long Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Park
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is a botanical garden in , , UK. The current park was formed from the landscaped gardens created by Glynn Vivian of the Vivian family who purchased in 1860.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mumbles and Sketty.

Village
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is a district of , Wales, located on the south-east corner of the unitary authority area. It is also a local government community using the same name.

Suburb
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is a suburban district and community in , Wales, about 2 miles west of the Swansea city centre on Gower Road. It falls within the council ward of Swansea. is situated 2½ miles north of City and County of Swansea.

City and County of Swansea

Latitude
51.5833° or 51° 35′ north
Longitude
-4° or 4° west
Population
251,000
Elevation
16 feet (5 metres)
Abbreviation
“SWA”
Open location code
9C3RH2M2+82
Geo­Names ID
3333248
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“City and County of Swansea” goes by many names.
  • Welsh: “Abertawe”
  • Welsh: “Dinas a Sir Abertawe”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Norton and West Cross.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Clyne Castle and Langland Bay.

Wales: Must-Visit Destinations

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