Wrexham
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| Wrexham Welsh: Wrecsam | |
|---|---|
 St Giles' Church, Wrexham | |
| Population | 61,603 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SJ335505 |
| Principal area | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WREXHAM |
| Postcode district | LL11, LL12, LL13, LL14 |
| Dialling code | 01978 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
Wrexham (Welsh: Wrecsam) is the largest town in north Wales. It is an administrative, commercial, retail and educational centre.
Wrexham is between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley along the border with England. Historically part of Denbighshire, the town became part of Clwyd in 1974. Since 1996 it has been the centre of the Wrexham County Borough.
At the 2011 Census, Wrexham had a population of 61,603, the fourth largest urban area in Wales.
The town has a professional football club, Wrexham FC, who currently compete in the English football league system.
It has two train stations, these are Wrexham General and Wrexham Central.
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The Racecourse Ground, home of Wrexham FC
Acton Park lake
The 'Cup and Saucer' at Erddig Park
