Principal area in Wales
Cardiff is a principal area in Wales, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Cardiff. According to the 2021 Census, Cardiff has a population of 359,824 and covers an area of 141 km², giving it a population density of 2,552 people per square kilometre.
Cardiff 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.
Cardiff is in Wales, United Kingdom.
The administrative centre of Cardiff is Cardiff.
Cardiff has a population of 359,824 according to the 2021 Census.
Cardiff covers an area of 141 km² (54 square miles).
Cardiff is a principal area. Principal areas are the 22 unitary authorities in Wales, established in 1996, each combining county and district functions.