Porthmadog

Porthmadog Harbour
Population4,185 (2011 census)
OS grid referenceSH565385
Principal area
Ceremonial county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPORTHMADOG
Postcode districtLL49
Dialling code01766
PoliceNorth Wales
FireNorth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
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Porthmadog (/pɔːrθˈmædɒɡ/; Welsh pronunciation: [pɔrθˈmadoɡ]) is a coastal town and community in Gwynedd, Wales.

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.