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Newport

Principal area in Wales

Newport
Principal Area
Population
159,687
Area
190 km²
Admin Centre
Newport
Population Density
840 per km²
CountryWales
TypePrincipal area
Admin CentreNewport
Population159,687
Area190 km²
Density840/km²

About Newport

Newport is a principal area in Wales, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Newport. According to the 2021 Census, Newport has a population of 159,687 and covers an area of 190 km², giving it a population density of 840 people per square kilometre.

Newport 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 Newport?

Newport is in Wales, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Newport?

The administrative centre of Newport is Newport.

What is the population of Newport?

Newport has a population of 159,687 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Newport?

Newport covers an area of 190 km² (73 square miles).

What type of county is Newport?

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