Bangor, Gwynedd
Bangor is a small cathedral city and community in Gwynedd, a county in North Wales. It is Wales' oldest city and one of the United Kingdom's smallest cities.
| Bangor | |
 Bangor viewed from Bangor Mountain |
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| Population | 16,358 (2011) |
|---|---|
| Demonym | Bangorian |
| OS grid reference | SH580722 |
| - Cardiff | 184 miles (296 km) |
| - London | 258 miles (415 km) |
| Principal area | Gwynedd |
| Ceremonial county | Gwynedd |
| Region | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BANGOR |
| Postcode district | LL57 |
| Dialling code | 01248 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Arfon |
It is historically part of Caernarfonshire.
It is a university city. At the 2011 census, there was 16,358 people living there.
The Welsh language is spoken by 46% of people in the city.
The city is located near the Menai Strait, which is a strait that separates the Isle of Anglesey from mainland Wales.
In World War II, parts of the BBC were evacuated to Bangor during the Blitz.
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Bangor University
Bangor Cathedral
Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery, Bangor
