Flint
A community guide to Flint in Wales, y Deyrnas Unedig.
- Population
- 26,442 residents
- Region
- Wales
- Country
- y Deyrnas Unedig
- Coordinates
- 53.2449, -3.1323
History
The history of Flint is bound up with the broader story of Wales. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across y Deyrnas Unedig, Flint has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Economy and services
The economy of Flint reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Wales. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Wales and y Deyrnas Unedig. Businesses based in Flint draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
Flint is a populated place in Wales, y Deyrnas Unedig. The community supports 26,442 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Wales. Its position within the broader regional network gives Flint a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Flint sits at approximate coordinates 53.2449 latitude and -3.1323 longitude within Wales. The terrain and natural features around Flint reflect those typical of its part of y Deyrnas Unedig, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Wales road network providing the principal routes in and out.