Beddgelert | |
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The village viewed from Mynydd Sygun | |
Location within Gwynedd | |
Area | 85.93 km2 (33.18 sq mi) |
Population | 460 (2021 census) |
• Density | 5/km2 (13/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SH591482 |
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Principal area | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CAERNARFON |
Postcode district | LL55 |
Dialling code | 01766 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Beddgelert (Welsh: [bɛðˈgɛlɛrt] ) is a village and community in the Snowdonia area of Gwynedd, Wales. The population of the community taken at the 2021 census was 460 (rounded to the nearest 10).[1] This includes Nantmor and Nant Gwynant. It is reputed to be named after the legendary hound Gelert. The community is large and sparsely populated and covers 86 square kilometres.[2]