Newton, Swansea

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Newton Ward
Image:Wm swansea newton.jpg
Ordnance Survey
OS grid reference: Maps for SS6088
Geography
Principal locality Newton
Total population 3,150 (2001 census)
Land area (km²) 2.36 (2001 census)
Administration
Local council: City and County of Swansea
Number of councillors: 1
Nation: Wales
Post office and telephone
PostCode(s): SA3
Dialling code: +44-1792
Politics
Welsh Assembly: Gower
UK Parliament: Gower
European Parliament: Wales

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

The electoral ward of consists of some or all of the following areas: Caswell, Langland Bay and Newton, in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. The ward is bounded by Bishopston to the west; West Cross to the north; Oystermouth to the east; and the Bristol Channel to the south.

The village of Newton is located near the Mumbles just inland and uphill from Swansea Bay.

The sandy beaches of Langland Bay and Caswell Bay are located to the far south of the ward.

Coordinates: 51.57343° N 4.02160° W