Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton

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Location of the community in the county of Swansea

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton is a rural community on the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, south Wales. It comprises the villages of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton. Together they share a community council.

The community is bordered by Rhossili and Port Eynon to the south, Llanrhidian Lower and Reynoldston to the east. [1]

The population was 882 in 2011. [2]

The community includes the island of Burry Holms.

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References

  1. "Election maps". Ordnance Survey.
  2. https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/localarea?compare=W04000575 [ bare URL ]

Coordinates: 51°36′38″N4°15′48″W / 51.61056°N 4.26333°W / 51.61056; -4.26333