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Brecon

Market town in Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

Also known as Aberhonddu · Brecknock

Country: United Kingdom
Located in: Brecon
Population: 8,250(2011)
, 7,901(2001)

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Brecon is a market town in Powys, mid Wales. In 1841, it had a population of 5,701. The population in 2001 was 7,901, increasing to 8,250 at the 2011 census. Historically it was the county town of Brecknockshire (Breconshire); although its role as such was eclipsed with the formation of the County of Powys, it remains an important local centre. Brecon is the third-largest town in Powys, after Newtown and Ystradgynlais. It lies north of the Brecon Beacons mountain range, but is just within the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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51.9468, -3.3909OpenStreetMap ↗

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