Rhostryfan

Rhostryfan
Rhostryfan is located in Gwynedd
Rhostryfan
Rhostryfan
Location within Gwynedd
Area0.2050 km2 (0.0792 sq mi)
Population722 (2020 estimate)
• Density3,522/km2 (9,120/sq mi)
Community
Principal area
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
List of places
UK
Wales
Gwynedd
53°05′49″N 4°14′51″W / 53.096991°N 4.2474139°W / 53.096991; -4.2474139

Rhostryfan is a village 4 miles from Caernarfon, in the community of Llanwnda, in the principal area of Gwynedd, Wales. In 2020 it had an estimated population of 722. It was formerly served by Rhostryfan railway station.

History

The "Rhos" part of the name means "a moor", the "tryfan" part means "high place".

References

  1. ↑ "Rhostryfan". City Population De. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  2. ↑ Place-Names in Wales - Forgotten Books