Towns & cities · Mid Wales
Aberporth
Aberporth — village and community in Ceredigion, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Aberporth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,646 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2,183 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and community in Ceredigion, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 52.1333°, -4.5500°.
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Aberporth is a seaside village, community and electoral ward in Ceredigion, Wales. The population at the 2001 Census, was 2,485, of whom 49 per cent could speak the Welsh language. At the 2011 Census, the population of the community was 2,374 and of the village 1241. Aberporth's beaches have earned Blue Flag status.
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Background
History
In the 16th century, boats, nets and salt for preserving were brought in from Ireland. Aberporth became a subsidiary port of Cardigan. The landing point developed rapidly in the late 17th and early 18th centuries as local people began to take part in the maritime trade. It became a very active port; the northern of the two beaches extended into the river valley and provided a safe anchorage. Lime kilns, coal yards and warehouses were built on its south shore. Aberporth developed into a centre of the herring fishing industry in Wales. Drifting and netting were both employed, and at one time at least 20 full-time herring smacks, a type of traditional fishing boat, went to sea regularly. The…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1333, -4.5500
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Aberporth
- Postcode
- SA43 2DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Population
- 2,183
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q319672 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aberporth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aberporth 978623.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberporth?
- Aberporth is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA43 2DY), in the parish of Aberporth.
- Is Aberporth free to visit?
- Yes, Aberporth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aberporth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA43 2DY. It sits within the Ceredigion Preseli parliamentary constituency.