Caernarfon
A community guide to Caernarfon in Wales, the United Kingdom.
- Population
- 9,730 residents
- Region
- Wales
- Country
- the United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 53.1413, -4.2702
Getting there
Reaching Caernarfon typically involves the regional road network of Wales or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United Kingdom. Local routes link Caernarfon to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Wales. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Caernarfon.
Overview
Caernarfon is a populated place in Wales, the United Kingdom. The community supports 9,730 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Wales. Its position within the broader regional network gives Caernarfon a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Caernarfon sits at approximate coordinates 53.1413 latitude and -4.2702 longitude within Wales. The terrain and natural features around Caernarfon reflect those typical of its part of the United Kingdom, 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.