Dyfed
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For the post-Roman and medieval petty kingdom, see Kingdom of Dyfed.
Dyfed (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈdəvɛd]) is a preserved county in southwestern Wales. It is a mostly rural area with a coastline on the Irish Sea and the Bristol Channel.
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Dyfed | |
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Dyfed shown as a preserved county since 2003 | |
Area | |
• 1974 | 5765.75 km2 |
• 1996 | 5765.75 km2 Ranked 1st |
Population | |
• 1971 | 316,369 |
• 1992 | 351,100 (estimate) |
• 2007 | 375,200 (estimate)[1] Ranked 5th |
History | |
• Origin | Kingdom of Dyfed |
• Created | 1974 |
• Abolished | 1996 |
• Succeeded by | Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire Preserved county of Dyfed |
Status | Non-metropolitan county (1974–1996) Preserved county (1996–) |
Government | Dyfed County Council |
• HQ | County Hall, Carmarthen |
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Between 1974 and 1996, Dyfed was also the name of the area's county council and the name remains in use for certain ceremonial and other purposes.