Gowerton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gowerton
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 Gowerton
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| Population | 8,183 |
| OS grid reference | SS595965 |
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SWANSEA |
| Postcode district | SA4 |
| Dialling code | 01792 |
| Police | South Wales |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Gowerton, known as Tre-gŵyr in Welsh (), is a large village in Wales. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north-west of Swansea city centre. Many people call Gowerton the "gateway" to the beautiful Gower Peninsula. Its first name was Ffosfelin.
Gowerton is part of the City and County of Swansea Council. This means it has its own local area, called an electoral ward. People in this ward vote for one person, called a councillor, to represent them. The village itself has a population of about 5,212 people. If you include the nearby area of Waunarlwydd, the population is about 8,183.
In 1980, a big Welsh festival called the National Eisteddfod was held in Gowerton. This special event took place at the Elba sports complex in the village. A large stone, called an Eisteddfod stone or Gorsedd stones, marks where the festival was held. You can find it on the roundabout on the B4295 road to Penclawdd.
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Where is Gowerton?
Gowerton is surrounded by other villages and towns. To the west, you'll find Penclawdd. To the south are Three Crosses and Dunvant. Waunarlwydd is to the east and is very close to Gowerton. Gorseinon is to the north, and Loughor is to the north-west.
From 1974 to 1996, Gowerton was part of a district called Lliw Valley. This area was within a larger county called West Glamorgan.
People from Gowerton are sometimes called "starch." This name comes from a time when steel was made in the area. The owners and office workers who lived in Gowerton were seen as more formal, like having a "starched collar." On the other hand, many of the factory workers lived in nearby Penclawdd. They are known by the friendly name "donks."
Gowerton has a twin town in France called La Gacilly. It is located in the region of Brittany.
Schools in Gowerton
Gowerton has three schools for young people:
- Gowerton Primary school for younger students.
- Gowerton Comprehensive School for older students.
- Ysgol Gyfun Gŵyr, which is a Welsh-medium comprehensive school. This means lessons are taught in Welsh.
Places of Worship
Gowerton once had five different church or chapel buildings. These included St John's Church, Tabernacl, Temple United Reformed Church, Bethel, and Bethania. Today, only two of these buildings are still standing: St John's Church and Temple United Reformed Church. Bethel has been in ruins for many years, and both Tabernacl and Bethania have been taken down.
Getting Around
Bus services in Gowerton are provided by companies like First Cymru and NAT. Buses leave from Hill Street or Sterry Road in the village.
First Cymru offers a bus service (number 16) every half hour. This bus travels through Gowerton to Swansea and Gorseinon.
Gowerton railway station is on the West Wales Line. This train line connects Swansea and Llanelli. Gowerton used to have two train stations, but now only one remains. In 1986, the railway line was changed to a single track. However, work started in 2012 to add a second track back. This work was finished by mid-2013, making train travel smoother.
Sports and Activities
Gowerton has a local rugby club called Gowerton RFC.
The Elba Sports Complex in Gowerton is home to the local football team, Gowerton FC. This team plays in the Swansea Senior League Second Division.
If you enjoy golf, Gowerton also has a golf range where you can practice your swing. There is also a nine-hole, par 3 golf course, which is great for a quick game.
See also
In Spanish: Gowerton para niños
