Beddgelert
Beddgelert (Welsh: [bɛðˈgɛlɛrt] ⓘ) is a village and community in the Snowdonia area of Gwynedd, Wales. The population of the community taken at the 2021 census was 460 (rounded to the nearest 10). This includes Nantmor and Nant Gwynant. It is reputed to be named after the legendary hound Gelert. The community is large and sparsely populated and covers 86 square kilometres.
| Beddgelert | |
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The village viewed from Mynydd Sygun | |
Beddgelert Location within Gwynedd | |
| Area | 85.93 km2 (33.18 sq mi) |
| Population | 460 (2021 census) |
| • Density | 5/km2 (13/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SH591482 |
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| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CAERNARFON |
| Postcode district | LL55 |
| Dialling code | 01766 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
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