Barmouth

Barmouth (Welsh: Abermaw (formal); Y Bermo (informal)) is a seaside town and community in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies on the estuary of the River Mawddach and Cardigan Bay. It is located in the historic county of Merionethshire.

Barmouth Welsh: Abermaw
Looking East from Barmouth railway station
Population	2,522 (2011 census)
OS grid reference	SH613158
Principal area	Gwynedd
Ceremonial county	Gwynedd
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BARMOUTH
Postcode district	LL42
Dialling code	01686
Police	North Wales
Fire	North Wales
Ambulance	Welsh
UK Parliament	Dwyfor Meirionnydd

In the 2011 census, the town had a population of 2,522 people.

The town grew around the shipbuilding industry, and more recently grew as a seaside resort. It is a popular holiday destination for people around the West Midlands area of England, with thousands of holiday makers and tourists flocking to the town from this region every year.

The town has a railway station located on the Cambrian Coast Line between Pwllheli and Shrewsbury.

Gallery

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  Barmouth viewed from across the Mawddach Estuary
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  Barmouth Harbour
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  Barmouth station
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  Beach Road railway crossing