Abergwydol

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Abergwydol
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Abergwydol
Location within Powys
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Ceremonial county
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Machynlleth
Postcode district SY20
Dialling code 01650
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52°36′24″N3°46′48″W / 52.60667°N 3.780000°W / 52.60667; -3.780000 Coordinates: 52°36′24″N3°46′48″W / 52.60667°N 3.780000°W / 52.60667; -3.780000

Abergwydol ( Loudspeaker.svg Welsh pronunciation ) is a village in the Welsh principal area of Powys located on the A489 road between Cemmaes Road and Penegoes. It is part of the community of Cadfarch.

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