Dwyriw
Dwyriw
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![]() Location of Dwyriw within Powys | |
Population | 571 [1] |
Language | Welsh English |
• London | 180 mi (290 km) |
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Ceremonial county |
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Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Newtown |
Postcode district | SY16 |
Dialling code | 01938 |
Police | Dyfed-Powys |
Fire | Mid and West Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament |
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Mynydd Dwyriw
Dwyriw is a community in the county of Powys (previously Montgomeryshire), mid Wales.[2]
It is located between two tributaries of the , hence the name ("Two Rhiw Rivers"), south-west of Llanfair Caereinion.
Historic buildings nearby include Capel Coffa Lewis Evan in Adfa and St. Mary's Church, Llanllugan.
The villages within the community include Adfa (the largest settlement), , Cefn Coch and .[3]
According to the 2011 Census the population of Dwyriw was 571, including 474 adults over 16 years old.[1]
The community elects eight community councillors to Dwyriw Community Council, from the wards of Llanwyddelan and Llanllugan.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Dwyriw Parish (1170221555)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ "Town/Community Council Clerks Details". Powys County Council. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ^ "The Community of Dwyriw". Dwyriw Community Council. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ "Your Council". Dwyriw Community Council. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
Categories:
- Communities in Powys
- Villages in Powys
- Montgomeryshire
- Powys geography stubs