St Ishmael, Carmarthenshire

St Ishmael (Welsh: Llanismel or Llanishmael) is a community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The community population taken at the 2011 census was 1,370.[1] It comprises the village of Ferryside and the surrounding rural areas. The community is bordered by the communities of: Llandyfaelog; Kidwelly; Pembrey and Burry Port Town; and Llansteffan, all being in Carmarthenshire. It is named for the 6th-century Breton prince and Welsh saint Isfael.

For the community in Pembrokeshire, see St Ishmaels.

Governance

An electoral ward in the same name exists. This ward stretches north from St. Ishmael to include Llandyfaelog, with a total population of 2,674.[2]

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References
  1. "Community population 2011". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  2. "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 16 April 2015.


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