Rhostryfan is a village 4 miles from Caernarfon, in the community of Llanwnda, in the principal area of Gwynedd, Wales. In 2020 it had an estimated population of 722.[1] It was formerly served by Rhostryfan railway station.
| Rhostryfan | |
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  Rhostryfan Location within Gwynedd | |
| Area | 0.2050 km2 (0.0792 sq mi) |
| Population | 722 (2020 estimate) |
| • Density | 3,522/km2 (9,120/sq mi) |
| Community | |
| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
History
editThe "Rhos" part of the name means "a moor", the "tryfan" part means "high place".[2]
References
edit- ^ "Rhostryfan". City Population De. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ Place-Names in Wales - Forgotten Books
External links
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- "Rhostryfan". The Official Nantlle Valley Website. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
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