Llanfair Caereinion

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Powys. Llanveyr (1279), Llanvair in Krynion (1579). ‘Church of St Mary in Caereinion’. Welsh llan + Mair. The name of the cantref Caereinion means ‘fort of Einion’ (Welsh caer + pers. n).

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Llanfair Caereinion

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Coordinates: 52°38′56″N 3°19′28″W / 52.64882°N 3.32434°W / 52.64882; -3.32434

Llanfair Caereinion
Llanfair Caereinion is located in Powys
Llanfair Caereinion

 Llanfair Caereinion shown within Powys
Population 1,616 (2001)
OS grid reference SJ105065
Principal area Powys
Ceremonial county Powys
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town WELSHPOOL
Postcode district SY21
Dialling code 01938
Police Dyfed-Powys
Fire Mid and West Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK Parliament Montgomeryshire
List of places: UK • Wales • Powys

Llanfair Caereinion is a small town in Powys, east central Wales upon the River Banwy (also known as the River Einion), around 6 miles west of Welshpool.

In 2001 it had a population of 1,616. The town is built upon the site of an old Roman fort. Llanfair is most famous for being a terminus of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.

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