Welcome to Botwnnog
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Botwnnog is a village and community in Gwynedd in Wales, located on the Llŷn Peninsula 6 km (4 mi) west-north-west of Abersoch. It is in the historic county of Caernarfonshire. It had a population of 955 in 2001, increasing to 996 at the 2011 Census. The community covers around 34 square kilometres (13.2 sq mi). It lies between Mynytho and Sarn Meyllteyrn (which is in the community), has two schools, Pont y Gof Primary School and Ysgol Botwnnog (secondary), and a doctors' surgery, Meddygfa Rhydbach.The artist Moses Griffith (1749–1819) was born in Botwnnog and attended Ysgol Botwnnog. His watercolour Bottwnog church & free school is in the collection of the National Library of Wales. Welsh band Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog come from the small settlement of Rhos Botwnnog.The community also includes the hamlets of Bryncroes and Llandegwning.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,453 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
979 (2021) |
Density |
28 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.6 |
Ward |
Botwnnog |
District |
Gwynedd |
Postcodes |
LL53 |
ONS ID |
W04000052 |
Council
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Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
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Heritage
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