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
Contact details for Botwnnog Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Botwnnog Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Botwnnog Parish.
Local News
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18 new affordable homes planned for Gwynedd village
Published: 27th Mar 2024
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Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog set out tour to mark release of sixth album
Published: 8th Mar 2024
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Almost 100 pupils at Gwynedd school self isolating after child tests positive for coronavirus
Published: 17th Jun 2021