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  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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    • 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.
  3. Fifty-five boroughs in Wales were given parliamentary representation in 1536, but the Municipal Corporations Act 1835 recognised only 20 Welsh boroughs [citation needed]. Subsequent urban growth led to the designation of other places as boroughs, including Wrexham, Rhondda, Barry and Merthyr Tydfil, but many other settlements were only granted ...

  4. Mar 30, 2024 · Discover the best towns in Wales for history, nature, food and culture. From Conwy to Cardigan, explore the stunning scenery, castles, markets and attractions of these Welsh destinations.

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  6. 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.