Barmouth

Barmouth (Welsh: Abermaw (formal); Y Bermo (informal)) is a seaside town and community in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies on the estuary of the River Mawddach and Cardigan Bay. It is located in the historic county of Merionethshire.

Barmouth
Welsh: Abermaw
A view looking East from the Station, Barmouth, Gwynedd - geograph.org.uk - 1344676.jpg
Looking East from Barmouth railway station
Population 2,522 (2011 census)
OS grid reference SH613158
Principal area Gwynedd
Ceremonial county Gwynedd
Region
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town BARMOUTH
Postcode district LL42
Dialling code 01686
Police North Wales
Fire North Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK Parliament Dwyfor Meirionnydd
List of places
UK
Wales
Gwynedd

In the 2011 census, the town had a population of 2,522 people.

The town grew around the shipbuilding industry, and more recently grew as a seaside resort. It is a popular holiday destination for people around the West Midlands area of England, with thousands of holiday makers and tourists flocking to the town from this region every year.

The town has a railway station located on the Cambrian Coast Line between Pwllheli and Shrewsbury.

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