Pwllheli
Pwllheli is a seaside resort and community in the county of Gwynedd in Wales. It is also the main market town of the Llŷn Peninsula.
| Pwllheli | |
 North Quay |
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| Population | 4,076 (2011 census) |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | SH374350 |
| Principal area | Gwynedd |
| Ceremonial county | Gwynedd |
| Region | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PWLLHELI |
| Postcode district | LL53 |
| Dialling code | 01758 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Dwyfor Meirionnydd |
In 2011, the community had a population of 4,076 people, of which 81%, are speakers of the Welsh language.
The town's name means salt water basin.
The political party Plaid Cymru (The Party of Wales) was founded in Pwllheli.
The town is the northern terminus of the Cambrian Coast Line railway line from Shrewsbury.
Gallery
Welsh flags in Pwllheli
Pwllheli Marina viewed from Pen-y-Garn
