Rhayader

Also known as Rhaeadr Gwy

Rhayader (; ; ) is a market town and community in Powys, Wales, within the historic county of Radnorshire. The town is from the source of the River Wye on Plynlimon, the highest point of the Cambrian Mountains, and is located at the junction of the A470 road and the A44 road north of Builth Wells and east of Aberystwyth.

Key facts

UK place.country: Wales
UK place.welsh_name: Rhaeadr Gwy
UK place.official_name: Rhayader
UK place.area_total_km2: 137.31
UK place.static_image_name: Rhayader centre.jpg
UK place.unitary_wales: Powys
UK place.lieutenancy_wales: Powys
UK place.constituency_westminster: Brecon & Radnorshire
UK place.constituency_welsh_assembly: Brecon and Radnorshire
UK place.post_town: RHAYADER
UK place.postcode_district: LD6
UK place.postcode_area: LD
UK place.dial_code: 01597
UK place.os_grid_reference: SN975685
UK place.population: 2,088

via Wikipedia infobox

Official website

Rhayader - The outdoors Capital of Wales | Homepage

The perfect base for the whole family to experience our stunning outdoor attractions and events.

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Encyclopedic overview

10 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Governance
Notable people
Transport
Amenities
Sport
Development
References
External links

The population was 2,088, with 55% of the community having some form of Welsh identity, according to the 2011 census. The community is the largest in Wales by area, with . It includes the Elan Valley.

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