Welcome to Machynlleth
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Machynlleth (pronounced [maˈχənɬɛθ] (listen)) is a market town, community and electoral ward in Powys, Wales and within the historic boundaries of Montgomeryshire. It is in the Dyfi Valley at the intersection of the A487 and the A489 roads. At the 2001 Census it had a population of 2,147, rising to 2,235 in 2011. It is sometimes referred to colloquially as Mach.Machynlleth was the seat of Owain Glyndŵr's Welsh Parliament in 1404, and as such claims to be the "ancient capital of Wales". However, it has never held any official recognition as a capital. It applied for city status in 2000 and 2002, but was unsuccessful. It is twinned with Belleville, Michigan. Machynlleth hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1937 and 1981.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
507 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
2,161 (2021) |
Density |
427 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.6 |
Ward |
Machynlleth |
District |
Powys |
Postcodes |
SY20 |
ONS ID |
W04000326 |
Council
Contact details for Machynlleth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Machynlleth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Machynlleth Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Machynlleth Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Machynlleth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Machynlleth Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Powys County Council
New county council cemetery established in Machynlleth
Published: 27th Nov 2023
Hosted and licensed by Powys County Times
Letter: Machynlleth has no amenities but highest council tax
Published: 7th Apr 2024
