Llangrannog facts for kids
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| Population | 775 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SN316540 |
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Blaencelyn |
| Postcode district | SA44 |
| Dialling code | 01239 654 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Llangrannog (pronounced lan-GRAN-og) is a lovely village and community in Ceredigion, Wales. It's about 6 miles (10 km) southwest of New Quay. The village sits in a narrow valley where the River Hawen flows. This river even forms a beautiful waterfall right in the middle of the village! Llangrannog is also part of the Wales Coast Path, a great route for walking.
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Understanding Llangrannog's Population
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, a count of the population showed that 775 people lived in Llangrannog. This number was a little smaller than in 2001, when there were 796 residents. By 2019, it was thought that the population had gone down slightly to 759 people.
Speaking the Welsh Language
The 2011 census also looked at how many people in Llangrannog could speak Welsh. About 46.5% of the villagers could speak Welsh. This was a small decrease from 2001, when 51.8% of people spoke Welsh.
Exploring Llangrannog's Geography
Beaches and Rock Formations
Between Llangrannog and Cilborth Beaches, you'll see a very large rock called Carreg Bica. This is a tall stack of ancient rock that has been shaped by the sea over many years. It's one of many interesting rock formations along this coastline. A big part of Carreg Bica actually broke off some years ago.
Beach Features and Safety
Llangrannog's beach is very special and has been awarded a Blue Flag beach status. This means it's a clean and safe beach. Lifeguards from the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) are on duty to help keep everyone safe. Two small streams flow across the beach into the sea: the Hawen and the smaller Nant Eisteddfa. You can also find a waterfall on the Hawen, known as Y Gerwn. Close to the community is a tiny island called Ynys Lochtyn.
The Legend of Carreg Bica
There's a fun legend about Carreg Bica, the big rock on the beach. The name "Carreg Bica" means "Bica's rock." The story says that this huge rock is actually a tooth from a giant named Bica! He lived in Ceredigion and had such a terrible toothache that he had to spit his tooth out onto the beach. And that's how Carreg Bica was formed!
Famous People Connected to Llangrannog
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- Sarah Jane Rees (1839–1916): Born and buried in Llangrannog, Sarah Jane Rees was a very smart person. By age 15, she had learned how to navigate ships from her father, who was a sea captain. She even earned her Masters Certificate! She taught navigation at a school she started to help local sailors. In 1865, she won a special award at the Aberystwyth National Eisteddfod, using the pen name Cranogwen. She became a popular speaker and worked to help communities live healthier lives.
- Edward Elgar (1857–1934): This famous composer once spent a holiday in Llangrannog.
- Christopher Williams (1873–1934): A Welsh artist, Christopher Williams visited Llangrannog and painted here. His painting "Holidays - Village Girls at Llangrannog" can be seen at the National Library of Wales.
- Dylan Thomas (1914–1953): The well-known writer Dylan Thomas visited Llangrannog in 1944–45 when he was living in nearby New Quay. He enjoyed visiting the Ship Inn.
- T. Llew Jones (1915–2009): He was a famous author who wrote in the Welsh language.
- J. Geraint Jenkins (1929–2009): A historian who studied maritime history and traditional rural crafts in Wales.
- Beti George (born 1939): A Welsh broadcaster who has worked on TV and radio.
Sports and Fun in Llangrannog
Llangrannog has its own football team called Crannog. They play in the Ceredigion League, which is a local football league.
