Duhonw

Duhonw is a rural community in Powys, Wales, to the south of Builth Wells (Welsh: Llanfair ym Muallt), in the historic county of Breconshire.^[1] Covering an area of 4,376 hectares (10,810 acres) and including scattered farms and dwellings, it is bordered to the north by the Afon Irfon, to the south by Mynydd Epynt and Banc y Celyn, at 472 metres (1,549 ft), and to the east by the rivers Duhonw and Wye (Afon Gwy).^[1][2] Llangammarch Wells (Welsh: Llangamarch) lies to the west.

Duhonw
Community
Old Brecon County signpost
Principal area	Powys
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Police	Dyfed-Powys
Fire	Mid and West Wales
Ambulance	Welsh
List of places UK Wales Powys 52.119°N 3.436°W / 52.119; -3.436 Map of the community

According to the 2011 census, the population was 294, a 2% decrease from the 300 people recorded in 2001.^[2][3] The 2011 census showed that 14.6% of the population could speak Welsh, an increase from 9.2% in 2001.^[4]

Duhonw Community Council was created following a 1985 review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales, amalgamating the four small communities of Llanddewi'r Cwm, Llangynog, Llanynis and Maesmynis.^[1]

Duhonw is part of the Sennybridge Training Area,^[5] and is listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

See also

• Buellt