Breacon Beacons Landscape

Brecon, archaically known as Brecknock, is a market town in Powys, mid Wales. In 1841, it had a population of 5,701. The population in 2001 was 7,901, increasing to 8,250 at the 2011 census. Historically it was the county town of Brecknockshire ; although its role as such was eclipsed with the formation of the County of Powys, it remains an important lo…
Brecon, archaically known as Brecknock, is a market town in Powys, mid Wales. In 1841, it had a population of 5,701. The population in 2001 was 7,901, increasing to 8,250 at the 2011 census. Historically it was the county town of Brecknockshire ; although its role as such was eclipsed with the formation of the County of Powys, it remains an important local centre. Brecon is the third-largest town in Powys, after Newtown and Ystradgynlais. It lies north of the Brecon Beacons mountain range, but is just within the Brecon Beacons National Park.
  • Population: 8,250 (2011)
  • OS grid reference: SO045285
  • Community: Brecon
  • Principal area: Powys
  • Preserved county: Powys
  • Country: Wales
  • Sovereign state: United Kingdom

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