Llanelli Rural

Llanelli Rural (Welsh: Llanelli Wledig) is a community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 21,043.

Despite its name it covers large parts of the Llanelli urban area, including Bynea, Llwynhendy, Cefncaeau, Pemberton, Bryn, Penceiliogi, Dafen, Felinfoel, Swiss Valley, along with the villages of Pont-Henri, Carway, Pwll, and Five Roads, as well as a number of hamlets. The community entirely surrounds Llanelli, except at sea.

Llanelli Rural Council governs the area at a community level. The council headquarters is located in Llanelli town centre.

Read more about Llanelli Rural:  Electoral Wards

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