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Gwent is one of the eight preserved counties of Wales. It was created on 1 April 1974. It was named after the Kingdom of Gwent, an ancient kingdom. In 1996, it was abolished and became five seperate counties and boroughs. These are Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, City of Newport and Torfaen.
- Non-metropolitan county (1974–1996), Preserved county (1996–)
The map information is for reference only. Here is an alphabetical list of cities, towns and villages in Gwent County, Wales. Click into each city, town and village to see map, location, postal code and other informations about it.
May 21, 2021 · A county is an area of a state that is larger than a city and has its own government to deal with local issues. For example, El Paso County, in Colorado, has the city of Colorado Springs as well...
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Gwent Information and Fast Facts. Country: Wales; Region: South-East Wales; Population: approximately 575,500; Biggest city: Newport; Language: English and Welsh; Area: 600 square miles / 1,555 square kilometres
Gwent ( Old Welsh: Guent) was a medieval Welsh kingdom, lying between the Rivers Wye and Usk. It existed from the end of Roman rule in Britain in about the 5th century until the Norman invasion of Wales in the 11th century.
Gwent is a preserved county and a former local government county in south-east Wales. It was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972 , and was named after the ancient Kingdom of Gwent .
