- Newton, Swansea
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Newton Ward 
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, Wales. The Newton ward is a part of the Mumbles community. From April 2008, this "affluent commuter settlement" is represented by Councillor Susan Waller Thomas of the Liberal Democrats.[1][2]
The electoral ward consists of the Caswell, Langland and Newton localities in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. The ward is bounded by the wards of Bishopston to the west; West Cross to the north; Oystermouth to the east; and the Bristol Channel to the south.[3] Total population at the 2001 census was 3,150 of whom 73.7% were born in Wales.[1]
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.
References
- ^ a b Newton Electoral Division Profile at website of City and County of Swansea, December 2008
- ^ Official councillor profile (accessible by search at City and Council of Swansea)
- ^ Swansea electoral boundaries, 10 March 2003
Categories:- Swansea electoral wards
- Villages in Swansea
- Gower Peninsula
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