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Swansea

Principal area in Wales

Swansea
Principal Area
Population
237,897
Area
378 km²
Admin Centre
Swansea
Population Density
629 per km²
CountryWales
TypePrincipal area
Admin CentreSwansea
Population237,897
Area378 km²
Density629/km²

About Swansea

Swansea is a principal area in Wales, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Swansea. According to the 2021 Census, Swansea has a population of 237,897 and covers an area of 378 km², giving it a population density of 629 people per square kilometre.

Swansea 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 Swansea?

Swansea is in Wales, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Swansea?

The administrative centre of Swansea is Swansea.

What is the population of Swansea?

Swansea has a population of 237,897 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Swansea?

Swansea covers an area of 378 km² (146 square miles).

What type of county is Swansea?

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