Johnston, Pembrokeshire facts for kids
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| Population | 1,941 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SM932104 |
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| Ceremonial county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HAVERFORDWEST |
| Postcode district | SA62 |
| Dialling code | 01437 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Johnston is a village and community located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It's found about halfway between the towns of Haverfordwest and Milford Haven. You can easily reach it by car on the A4076 road or by train at Johnston railway station.
Long ago, people mined anthracite coal here, but that stopped by the late 1800s. Today, many people who live in Johnston travel to work in Haverfordwest or Milford Haven. The village is about one mile long and nearly one mile wide.
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History of Johnston
Johnston began as a small village where people farmed and mined. Records show that 99 people lived here in 1801. However, maps from as far back as 1579 already show Johnston as an established area.
The number of people living in Johnston grew steadily over time. By 1951, about 600 people lived here. In just the next ten years, the population almost doubled to 1,133. Since then, Johnston has continued to grow.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1801 | 99 | — |
| 1811 | 163 | +64.6% |
| 1821 | 186 | +14.1% |
| 1831 | 194 | +4.3% |
| 1841 | 289 | +49.0% |
| 1851 | 263 | −9.0% |
| 1881 | 209 | −20.5% |
| 1891 | 226 | +8.1% |
| 1901 | 241 | +6.6% |
| 1911 | 272 | +12.9% |
| 1921 | 322 | +18.4% |
| 1931 | 384 | +19.3% |
| 1951 | 600 | +56.2% |
| 1961 | 1,130 | +88.3% |
| 2001 | 2,249 | +99.0% |
| 2008 | 2,319 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 2,363 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 2,517 | +6.5% |
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People and Culture
Religious Beliefs
Most people in Johnston identify as Christian, making up about 62.4% of the population. A smaller number of people follow other religions like Buddhism or Islam. About 26.5% of residents say they have no religion.
Where People are From
Most people living in Johnston were born in Wales, about 72.8%. Another 23.5% were born in other parts of the United Kingdom, mainly England. A small number of residents were born in Ireland or other countries around the world.
Welsh Language in Johnston
In 2011, about 11.4% of people in Johnston could speak Welsh. This number was a bit lower than in 2001. However, 18.5% of residents had some ability to speak Welsh. This is less than the average for Pembrokeshire and Wales as a whole.
Local Government
Johnston has its own local council called the Johnston Community Council. This council helps manage certain local matters in the village.
At a larger level, Johnston is part of an electoral ward (a voting area). The person representing Johnston on the county council is Aled Thomas. He became the County Councillor in 2022.
Education in Johnston
Johnston CP School is the local primary school. It teaches children from Nursery up to Year 6. The school has more than 150 students. In 2017, the school moved into a brand new building. Before that, it had been in its previous location for about 30-35 years.
Getting Around
Johnston railway station connects the village to the wider rail network. Trains usually run every two hours in both directions. You can travel to places like Milford Haven railway station or even as far as Manchester Piccadilly station. The station doesn't have staff, and trains only stop if you ask them to.
Places of Worship
All the main places of worship in Johnston are located at the southern end of the village.
The Anglican church is called St Peter's. It's a very old building, dating back to the 1400s, and is considered a special historic building. There is also a Baptist chapel nearby, which was built in the early 1900s.
In December 2012, a meetinghouse for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) opened in Johnston. It serves as the home for the Milford Haven Branch of the church.
Sports in Johnston
Johnston used to have a greyhound racing track. It opened in 1934 and was still active in 1948. This track was quite small, with space for only about 200 spectators. The races were independent, meaning they weren't officially part of the main greyhound racing organization.
The village also has its own football team, Johnston A.F.C.. They play in the Pembrokeshire League Division Two.
See also
In Spanish: Johnston (Pembrokeshire) para niños
