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Wales

Capital:
Cardiff
Demonym:
Welsh
Currency:
GBP
Largest Cities:
Cardiff, Swansea, Newport

Wales is one of the four "countries within a country" that make up the United Kingdom. It has a population of over 3 million and a land area of 20,779 km², making it the 3rd largest UK country by population, and the 3rd largest by land area. Its capital is Cardiff.

3.2M
2020 Population
20,779
Land Area (km²)
153/km²
Density (km²)
106.1K 0.38%
Population Growth (2011-2020)

UK Countries: Wales

Wales article here.

Where is Wales in the UK

Cities in Wales

32 cities

City
2026 Pop.
Cardiff498,999
Newport326,945
Swansea322,374
Wrexham65,692
Tonypandy62,545
Bangor60,385
Bridgend58,380
Barry54,673
Llanelli49,591
Cwmbran48,157
Neath46,126
Merthyr Tydfil43,820
Pontypool35,686
Colwyn Bay34,284
Ebbw Vale33,068
Aberdare31,135
Caerphilly31,060
Pontypridd30,420
Rhyl25,874
Hawarden25,513
Penarth23,437
Maesteg21,001
Gorseinon20,581
Risca20,443
Aberystwyth18,749
Prestatyn18,701
Carmarthen15,854
Porthcawl15,672
Llandudno15,371
Tredegar14,855
Pyle13,701
Milford Haven13,582