Llangunllo (sometimes Llangynllo; ) is a village and community in central Powys (formerly in Radnorshire), Wales, located about 5 miles west of Knighton. It is named after St Cynllo. The population of the community at the 2011 census was 369.[1]
| Llangunllo | |
|---|---|
| Village and community | |
 Village centre | |
  Llangunllo Location within Powys | |
| Population | 369 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SO211713 |
| Community |
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| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Knighton |
| Postcode district | LD7 |
| Dialling code | 01547 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
It is served by Llangynllo railway station.
Governance
editThe community elects a community council to represent residents' interests.[2] Calling itself Llangunllo & Bleddfa Community Council, it comprises seven community councillors elected from Llangunllo and Bleddfa villages.[3]
An electoral ward in the same name exists, which also includes neighbouring communities. This ward had a population of 1,255 at the 2011 Census.[4]
- Images by Percy Benzie Abery
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Village and church -
Llangynllo from railway -
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References
edit- ^ a b "Community population 2011". Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ Town and Community Council contacts - Llangunllo Community Council, Powys County Council. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ Community Council, Llangunllo & Bleddfa Community Council. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 12 November 2015.
External links
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