Dafen, Carmarthenshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dafen |
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.jpg) St Michael and All Angels Church |
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 Dafen
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LLANELLI |
| Postcode district | SA14 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Dafen is a lively village located just east of Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is part of the larger Llanelli Rural area. Dafen shares its borders with several other villages, including Felinfoel, Bryn, Penceilogi, and Pemberton.
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Discover Dafen
Dafen is a place where people live and work. It has both homes and areas for businesses and factories. This mix makes it a busy and important part of the region.
One of the key places in Dafen is Prince Philip Hospital. This hospital serves the people of Llanelli and the surrounding areas.
Wales Air Ambulance Base
Dafen is also home to the Wales Air Ambulance. This amazing service provides emergency medical care from the sky. Their special headquarters in Dafen was finished in 2016. It helps them quickly reach people who need urgent help across Wales.
Dafen's Local Voice
Dafen is more than just a village; it's also an electoral ward. This means that people living in Dafen can vote for their local representatives. These representatives are called councillors.
They help make decisions for the community. These councillors serve on the Llanelli Rural Council and the Carmarthenshire County Council.
How Many People Live Here?
Counting people helps us understand how communities grow. In 2001, about 3,433 people lived in the Dafen ward. By 2011, this number had grown to 3,597 people. This shows that Dafen is a growing community.
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St Michael and All Angels Church
