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Caerphilly

Principal area in Wales

Caerphilly
Principal Area
Population
175,999
Area
277 km²
Admin Centre
Hengoed
Population Density
635 per km²
CountryWales
TypePrincipal area
Admin CentreHengoed
Population175,999
Area277 km²
Density635/km²

About Caerphilly

Caerphilly is a principal area in Wales, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Hengoed. According to the 2021 Census, Caerphilly has a population of 175,999 and covers an area of 277 km², giving it a population density of 635 people per square kilometre.

Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly?

Caerphilly is in Wales, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Caerphilly?

The administrative centre of Caerphilly is Hengoed.

What is the population of Caerphilly?

Caerphilly has a population of 175,999 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Caerphilly?

Caerphilly covers an area of 277 km² (107 square miles).

What type of county is Caerphilly?

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