Dwyfor Meirionnydd
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Dwyfor Meirionnydd is a vast, scenic constituency covering much of Snowdonia National Park and the Llyn Peninsula. Harlech boasts a stunning castle and sandy beach, while Porthmadog and Criccieth are gateways to coastal and mountain adventures. The area is known for its dramatic landscapes, heritage railways, and charming Welsh-speaking communities.
Wards in Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Dwyfor Meirionnydd is divided into 56 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aberdyfi
- Abererch
- Abermaw
- Abersoch gyda Llanengan
- Arthog a Llangelynnin
- Bethel a'r Felinheli
- Bowydd a'r Rhiw
- Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd
- Bro Dysynni
- Cadnant
- Canol Tref Caernarfon
- Clynnog
- Corris a Mawddwy
- Criccieth
- Cwm-y-glo
- De Dolgellau
- De Pwllheli
- Deiniolen
- Diffwys a Maenofferen
- Dolbenmaen
- Dwyrain Porthmadog
- Dyffryn Ardudwy
- Edeirnion
- Efailnewydd a Buan
- Glaslyn
- Gogledd Dolgellau
- Gogledd Pwllheli
- Gorllewin Porthmadog
- Gorllewin Tywyn
- Harlech a Llanbedr
- Hendre
- Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho
- Llanberis
- Llandderfel
- Llanllyfni
- Llanrug
- Llanuwchllyn
- Llanwnda
- Llanystumdwy
- Menai
- Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog
- Morfa Tywyn
- Nefyn
- Peblig
- Pen draw Llŷn
- Pen-y-groes
- Penisa'r-waun
- Penrhyndeudraeth
- Teigl
- Trawsfynydd
- Tryfan
- Waunfawr
- Y Bala
- Y Bontnewydd
- Y Groeslon
- Yr Eifl
Dwyfor Meirionnydd is a constituency that covers these wards in Denbighshire / Gwynedd.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 17,587 | 18.63% | 619,629 | 19.79% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,796 | 6.14% | 256,599 | 8.19% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,040 | 10.64% | 387,247 | 12.37% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,066 | 15.96% | 550,602 | 17.58% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,345 | 22.61% | 643,823 | 20.56% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 24,561 | 26.02% | 673,740 | 21.51% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 90,588 | 95.88% | 90.56% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 1,673 | 1.77% | 2.67% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 411 | 0.44% | 0.43% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 272 | 0.29% | 0.45% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 262 | 0.28% | 0.44% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 219 | 0.23% | 0.41% | 0.78% |
| Other Asian | 186 | 0.20% | 0.66% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 139 | 0.15% | 0.48% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 125 | 0.13% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Indian | 108 | 0.11% | 0.68% | 3.13% |
| White and Black African | 106 | 0.11% | 0.26% | 0.42% |
| African | 79 | 0.08% | 0.64% | 2.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 71 | 0.08% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 66 | 0.07% | 0.49% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 44 | 0.05% | 0.37% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 43 | 0.05% | 0.12% | 1.05% |
| Pakistani | 40 | 0.04% | 0.56% | 2.66% |
| Other Black | 23 | 0.02% | 0.13% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 22 | 0.02% | 0.06% | 0.17% |