Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan
Coordinates: 51°24′23″N 3°16′00″W / 51.4064°N 3.2667°W / 51.4064; -3.2667
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| Welsh: Y Barri | |
A typical street in Romilly, All Saints Church pictured at the top of the hill. |
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| Population | 47,863 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | ST119682 |
| - Cardiff | 9.9 miles (15.9 km) |
| - London | 164.1 miles (264.1 km) |
| Community | Barry |
| Principal area | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Ceremonial county | South Glamorgan |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BARRY |
| Postcode district | CF62–63 |
| Dialling code | 01446 |
| Police | South Wales |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Welsh Assembly | Vale of Glamorgan |
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Barry (Welsh: Y Barri) is a town and community in the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales. Located along the northern coast of the Bristol Channel less than 7 miles (11 km) south-southwest of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, Barry is a seaside resort, with attractions including several beaches and the Barry Island Pleasure Park. Once a small village, Barry has absorbed its larger neighbouring villages of Cadoxton and Barry Island.
The meaning of the place name is derived from the Welsh 'barr' meaning 'hill'.
The current population of Barry is 47,863, and the town is ranked as the fifth largest urban area in Wales.
Read more about Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan: Barry Scrapyard, Barry Island, Districts, Climate, The Arts, Sport, Transport, Nearby Places, Notable People
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