The residents of Gwynedd are amongst the happiest in Wales. This is no surprise, given that the vast majority of the county is within areas of exceptional beauty, including Snowdonia National Park. With a clean and leisurely environment, the mountains and coast of Gwynedd are an ideal haven to revitalise the soul.  

Our communities are amongst the safest in the country, and our natural bilingualism enriches the local culture in all aspects of life. It is an excellent place to raise the next generation, and the schools and further education colleges in the county offer education and training second to none.  

To put it simply, Gwynedd is an amazing place to live.

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A few facts about Gwynedd:  

 

Gwynedd Council...  

  • Serves 125,171 residents in Gwynedd  

  • Covers 2,525 square km  

  • One of the county's largest employers, employing over 7,000 staff (3,000 full-time / 4,000 part-time)  

Gwynedd has...  

  • 29.6% of the workforce working in Education and Health  

  • 2,896 km of highways  

  • around 61,000 dwellings  

  • 301 km of coastline  

  • 65% of its population as Welsh speakers

Gwynedd a Môn Wellbeing Assesment 

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