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Blaenau Gwent

Principal area in Wales

Blaenau Gwent
Principal Area
Population
66,989
Area
109 km²
Admin Centre
Ebbw Vale
Population Density
615 per km²
CountryWales
TypePrincipal area
Admin CentreEbbw Vale
Population66,989
Area109 km²
Density615/km²

About Blaenau Gwent

Blaenau Gwent is a principal area in Wales, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Ebbw Vale. According to the 2021 Census, Blaenau Gwent has a population of 66,989 and covers an area of 109 km², giving it a population density of 615 people per square kilometre.

Blaenau Gwent is one of 22 principal areas in Wales, established in 1996 as part of local government reorganisation. Each principal area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority responsible for all local government services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Blaenau Gwent?

Blaenau Gwent is in Wales, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Blaenau Gwent?

The administrative centre of Blaenau Gwent is Ebbw Vale.

What is the population of Blaenau Gwent?

Blaenau Gwent has a population of 66,989 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Blaenau Gwent?

Blaenau Gwent covers an area of 109 km² (42 square miles).

What type of county is Blaenau Gwent?

Blaenau Gwent is a principal area. Principal areas are the 22 unitary authorities in Wales, established in 1996, each combining county and district functions.