Merionethshire

Merionethshire
Flag of Merioneth
Flag of Merionethshire
Merionethshire shown within Wales
Merionethshire shown within England and Wales
Merionethshire shown within the United Kingdom

Area
 • 1831385,291 acres (1,559.22 km2)
 • 1911/1961422,372 acres (1,709.28 km2)
Population
 • 183135,315[1]
 • 191145,565
 • 196138,310
Density
 • 18310.1/acre
 • 19110.1/acre
 • 19610.1/acre
History
 • Created1284
 • Succeeded byMeirionnydd
Chapman codeMER
GovernmentMerionethshire County Council (1889–1974)
 • HQDolgellau
 • MottoTra môr, tra Meirion
(While the sea lasts, so shall Meirionnydd)

Coat of arms of Merionethshire County Council

Merionethshire, or Merioneth (Welsh: Meirionnydd or Sir Feirionnydd), was one of the thirteen historic counties of Wales, in the north-west of Wales.

  1. ^ Vision of Britain - 1831 Census

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