Principal area in Wales
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.
Bridgend is in Wales, United Kingdom.
The administrative centre of Bridgend is Bridgend.
Bridgend has a population of 145,738 according to the 2021 Census.
Bridgend covers an area of 251 km² (97 square miles).
Bridgend is a principal area. Principal areas are the 22 unitary authorities in Wales, established in 1996, each combining county and district functions.