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Carmarthenshire

Principal area in Wales

Carmarthenshire
Principal Area
Population
188,172
Area
2,370 km²
Admin Centre
Carmarthen
Population Density
79 per km²
CountryWales
TypePrincipal area
Admin CentreCarmarthen
Population188,172
Area2,370 km²
Density79/km²

About Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire is a principal area in Wales, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Carmarthen. According to the 2021 Census, Carmarthenshire has a population of 188,172 and covers an area of 2,370 km², giving it a population density of 79 people per square kilometre.

Carmarthenshire 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 Carmarthenshire?

Carmarthenshire is in Wales, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Carmarthenshire?

The administrative centre of Carmarthenshire is Carmarthen.

What is the population of Carmarthenshire?

Carmarthenshire has a population of 188,172 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Carmarthenshire?

Carmarthenshire covers an area of 2,370 km² (915 square miles).

What type of county is Carmarthenshire?

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