Porthmadog
Appearance
Porthmadog | |
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Porthmadog Harbour | |
Population | 4,185 (2011 census) |
OS grid reference | SH565385 |
Principal area | |
Ceremonial county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | PORTHMADOG |
Postcode district | LL49 |
Dialling code | 01766 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Porthmadog (/pɔːrθˈmædɒɡ/; Welsh pronunciation: [pɔrθˈmadoɡ]) is a coastal town and community in Gwynedd, Wales.
The 2011 census revealed that the town has a population of 4,185.
Until 1974, it was also known by its anglicised name of Portmadoc and was known locally as Port. The town came into existence after William Madocks built a sea wall, the Cob, between 1808 and 1811.