Gowerton

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Gowerton Ward
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Ordnance Survey
OS grid reference: Maps for SS5996
Geography
Principal locality Gowerton
Total population 4,928 (2001 census)
Land area (km²) 7.55 (2001 census)
Administration
Local council: City and County of Swansea
Number of councillors: 1
Nation: Wales
Post office and telephone
PostCode(s): SA4
Dialling code: +44-1792
Politics
Welsh Assembly: Gower
UK Parliament: Gower
European Parliament: Wales

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

The electoral ward consists of some or all of the following areas: Gowerton, Penclawdd, Waunarlwydd, in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. It is bordered by Penclawdd and Fairwood to the south west; Killay North and Killay South to the south; Cockett to the east; and Lower Loughor, Upper Loughor, the Loughor estuary and Kingsbridge to the north.

The village of Gowerton is situated about 4 miles north west of Swansea City Centre. Gowerton is often known as the gateway to the Gower. It is home to four schools.

Gowerton railway station is served by the Heart of Wales Line and the West Wales Line.

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