Llanfair Caereinion
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Coordinates: 52°38′56″N 3°19′28″W / 52.64882°N 3.32434°W
| Llanfair Caereinion | |
  Llanfair Caereinion Llanfair Caereinion shown within Powys | |
| Population | 1,616 (2001) |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | SJ105065 |
| Principal area | Powys |
| Ceremonial county | Powys |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WELSHPOOL |
| Postcode district | SY21 |
| Dialling code | 01938 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Montgomeryshire |
Llanfair Caereinion is a small town in Powys, east central Wales upon the River Banwy (also known as the River Einion), around 8 miles west of Welshpool.
In 2001 it had a population of 1,616. The town is built upon the site of an old Roman fort. Llanfair is most famous for being a terminus of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.
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