Subdivisions of Wales

For local government purposes, Wales is divided into 22 unitary authorities. There are 9 counties, 3 cities1, and 10 county boroughs, although all have equal status. Collectively these are known as the principal areas of Wales. They came into being on April 1, 1996 by virtue of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (1994 c. 19).

Related Topics:
Wales - Unitary authorities - Principal area - April 1 - 1996 - Local Government (Wales) Act 1994

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See: List of Welsh principal areas by population, List of Welsh principal areas by area, List of Welsh principal areas by percentage Welsh language

Related Topics:
List of Welsh principal areas by population - List of Welsh principal areas by area - List of Welsh principal areas by percentage Welsh language

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1: There are five cities in total in Wales ? in addition to the three unitary authorities with city status, the communities of Bangor & St. David's also have the status of a city.

Related Topics:
Communities - Bangor - St. David's - City

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