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Map of the seven cities in Wales. Wales has seven cities as of September 2022. Bangor is Wales' oldest cathedral city, [1] whereas St Davids is the smallest city in the United Kingdom. [1] Cardiff is the capital city of Wales and its most-populous, followed by Swansea the second most-populous.
- Cardiff – Capital City of Wales. Cardiff quick facts & tips. Population 362, 750. Welsh name Caerdydd. Must see St Fagans, Bute Park, Cardiff Castle, National Museum.
- St David’s – the Smallest City in Wales. St David’s quick facts & tips. Population – 1840. Welsh name – Tyddewi. Must See Sites – Cathedral, coast – Skomer Island, Ramsey Island , Pembrokeshire National Park.
- Swansea. Swansea quick facts & tips. Population – 245, 480. Welsh name – Abertawe. Must see – National Waterfront Museum, Mumbles, Dylan Thomas birth place; Gower Peninsula – Rhossili, Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Beaches.
- Newport. Newport quick facts & tips: Population – 151 500. Welsh name – Casnewydd. Must See – Tredegar House, Transporter Bridge, Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre.
Learn about the history, culture and attractions of the seven cities in Wales, from Bangor to St Davids. Find out their population, Welsh names, landmarks and universities.
List of towns in Wales. Map of some cities and towns in Wales. In Wales, as in England and Northern Ireland, a town is any settlement which has received a charter of incorporation, more commonly known as a town charter, approved by the monarch [citation needed].
- Cardiff – Caerdydd. Location: South-East Wales. City status: 1905. Name of cathedral: Llandaff Cathedral. Cardiff is the oldest city in Wales and was awarded city status in 1905 by Edward VII.
- Swansea – Abertawe. Location: South-West Wales. City status: 1969. Name of cathedral: St Joseph’s Cathedral/Swansea Cathedral. An hour west of Cardiff you’ll find Wales’ second largest city by population, Swansea city.
- Bangor. Location: North Wales. City status: 1974. Name of cathedral: Bangor Cathedral. The city of Bangor is mostly known as one of Wales’ ‘University Cites’.
- St Davids – Tŷ Ddewi. Location: West Wales. City status: 1994 (Letters Patent given in 1995) Name of cathedral: St Davids Cathedral. As part of the Queen’s Ruby Jubilee, St Davids was officially named a city because of its strong Christian roots.
Discover the diverse and enchanting cities of Wales, from the lively Cardiff to the historical St Davids. Learn about their unique charm, rich history, and thriving culture in this article by a Welsh blogger.
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Learn about the seven cities and the four regions of Wales, each with its own distinctive culture, landscape and attractions. Explore Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bangor, St Davids, St Asaph and Wrexham, and discover the natural beauty and history of North, Mid, West and South Wales.
