Porthmadog
town and community in Gwynedd, Wales
Porthmadog (/pɔːrθˈmædɒɡ/; Welsh pronunciation: [pɔrθˈmadoɡ]) is a coastal town and community in Gwynedd, Wales.
| Porthmadog | |
|---|---|
 Porthmadog Harbour | |
| Population | 4,185 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SH565385 |
| Principal area | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PORTHMADOG |
| Postcode district | LL49 |
| Dialling code | 01766 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
The 2011 census revealed that the town has a population of 4,185.
Until 1974, it was also known by its anglicised name of Portmadoc and was known locally as Port. The town came into existence after William Madocks built a sea wall, the Cob, between 1808 and 1811.