Pwllheli

Pwllheli
North Quay
Population	4,076 (2011 census)
OS grid reference	SH374350
Principal area	Gwynedd
Ceremonial county	Gwynedd
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	PWLLHELI
Postcode district	LL53
Dialling code	01758
Police	North Wales
Fire	North Wales
Ambulance	Welsh
UK Parliament	Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Pwllheli is a seaside resort and community in the county of Gwynedd in Wales. It is also the main market town of the Llŷn Peninsula.

In 2011, the community had a population of 4,076 people, of which 81%, are speakers of the Welsh language.

The town's name means salt water basin.

The political party Plaid Cymru (The Party of Wales) was founded in Pwllheli.

The town is the northern terminus of the Cambrian Coast Line railway line from Shrewsbury.

Gallery

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  Pwllheli railway station
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  Welsh flags in Pwllheli
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  Pwllheli Marina viewed from Pen-y-Garn