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Bridgend

Principal area in Wales

Bridgend
Principal Area
Population
145,738
Area
251 km²
Admin Centre
Bridgend
Population Density
581 per km²
CountryWales
TypePrincipal area
Admin CentreBridgend
Population145,738
Area251 km²
Density581/km²

About Bridgend

Bridgend is a principal area in Wales, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Bridgend. According to the 2021 Census, Bridgend has a population of 145,738 and covers an area of 251 km², giving it a population density of 581 people per square kilometre.

Bridgend 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 Bridgend?

Bridgend is in Wales, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Bridgend?

The administrative centre of Bridgend is Bridgend.

What is the population of Bridgend?

Bridgend has a population of 145,738 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Bridgend?

Bridgend covers an area of 251 km² (97 square miles).

What type of county is Bridgend?

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