Gwynedd

Background

Gwynedd's settlement pattern is characterised by a few populated towns located along the coast with a number of small market towns and villages in the rural areas. Most of Gwynedd lies within Snowdonia National Park . Along with Mount Snowdon . Welsh is spoken by almost three quarters of the population.

In 1991, the area's population was approximately 113,000, an increase of around 4000 from 1981. The latest Welsh Office projections predict the population will rise further to approximately 119,000 by 2006. Gwynedd's economic base is concentrated on agriculture and service sector employment. Tourism is also particularly strong within the local economy.

Employment in Gwynedd has remained stable over the last five years with economic activity amongst women growing considerably in recent years. It has a readily available labour supply with assistance from local Colleges and University. Industries include cattle and sheep farming, gold mining at Dolgellau, textiles, electronics, slate, and tourism.

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