Cwmbwrla

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Cwmbwrla Ward
Image:Wm swansea cwmbrwla.jpg
Ordnance Survey
OS grid reference: Maps for SS6595
Geography
Principal locality Cwmbwrla
Total population 8,217 (2001 census)
Land area (km²) 1.50 (2001 census)
Administration
Local council: City and County of Swansea
Number of councillors: 3
Nation: Wales
Post office and telephone
PostCode(s): SA5
Dialling code: +44-1792
Politics
Welsh Assembly: Swansea East
UK Parliament: Swansea East
European Parliament: Wales

Cwmbwrla is the name of an electoral ward, a community and a suburb in the City and County of Swansea, South Wales.

The electoral ward consists of some or all of the following areas: Brondeg, Brynhyfryd, Cwmbwrla, Cwmdu, Gendros, Manselton, in the parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. The ward is bounded by Cockett to the west; Castle and Townhill to the south; Landore to the east; and Penderry and Mynydd-Bach to the north.

The suburb of Cwmbwrla is located about 1 mile (1.5 km) north of Swansea City Centre. It is predominantly a residential area with just a few local convenience stores. The terrain here is mainly undulating and is set high above sea level.