Llansawel

Llansawel is a village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, about ten miles north of Llandeilo. It covers an area of 4,079 hectares (15.75 sq mi).[1] The community is bordered by the communities of: Pencarreg; Cynwyl Gaeo; Talley; Llanfynydd; Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn; and Llanybydder, all being in Carmarthenshire.

for the town in Glamorgan with the Welsh name of Llansawel see Briton Ferry

Mr Jones, Lord Mayor of Llansawel, ca 1885

Llansawel's population was 438, according to the 2011 census;[2] a 6.1% increase since the 413 people noted in 2001.[1]

The 2011 census showed 47.9% of the population could speak Welsh, a fall from 60.8% in 2001.[3]

References

1. "Area: Llansawel (Parish)". Office for National Statistics. 18 November 2004. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
2. "Community population 2011". Retrieved 14 April 2015.
3. "2011 Census results by Community". Welsh Language Commissioner. 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.