Fishguard

Also known as Fishgard, Abergwaun

Fishguard (, meaning "Mouth of the River Gwaun") is a coastal town in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with a population of 3,400 (rounded to the nearest 100) as of the 2021 census. Modern Fishguard consists of two parts, Lower Fishguard and the "Main Town". Fishguard and Goodwick are twin towns with a joint Town Council.

Key facts

UK place.country: Wales
UK place.welsh_name: Abergwaun
UK place.official_name: Fishguard
UK place.static_image_name: Fishguard Harbour.JPG
UK place.static_image_caption: Lower Fishguard
UK place.community_wales: Fishguard and Goodwick
UK place.unitary_wales: Pembrokeshire
UK place.lieutenancy_wales: Dyfed
UK place.constituency_westminster: Ceredigion Preseli
UK place.constituency_welsh_assembly: Preseli Pembrokeshire
UK place.post_town: FISHGUARD
UK place.postcode_district: SA65
UK place.postcode_area: SA
UK place.dial_code: 01348
UK place.os_grid_reference: SM955375
UK place.population: 3,400
UK place.population_ref: (2021 census)

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Abergwaun
Population: 3400
Image: Fishguard West Street.jpg
Dialing code: 01348

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OS grid reference: SM955375
Commons category: Fishguard
postal code: SA65
P12749: Wealdstone F.C.

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Lower Fishguard is believed to be the site of the original hamlet from which modern Fishguard has grown. It is in a deep valley where the River Gwaun meets the sea, hence the Welsh name for Fishguard. It is a typical fishing village with a short tidal quay. The settlement stretches along the north slope of the valley.