Towns in Powys Towns in Powys Aberhafesp is a town in the Welsh principal area of Powys. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aberhafesp"
Brecon (Aberhonddu in Welsh) is a historic market town in mid Wales, with a population of roughly 8,000 with around 6,000 in the surrounding area. It is the traditional county town of Brecknockshire, although its role as a county town has diminished since the formation of Powys. It is said that the name 'Brecon' derives from the Welsh Prince, Brychan. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brecon"
Builth Wells ( Welsh: Llanfair ym Muallt) is a town in Powys, traditional county of Brecknockshire, mid Wales, lying on the River Wye. ...more on Wikipedia about "Builth Wells"
Caersws is a small village sitting on the River Severn in mid Wales, at . It has a railway station on the Cambrian Line from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury. ...more on Wikipedia about "Caersws"
Cefnllys is a small town in Powys (formerly in Radnorshire) in Wales, United Kingdom. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cefnllys"
Cnwclas is a small town in Powys (formerly in Radnorshire) in Wales, United Kingdom. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cnwclas"
Crickhowell ( Welsh: Crughywel or Crucywel) is a town in Powys, traditional county of Brecknockshire, mid Wales. The name is taken from the nearby hill fort of Crug Hywel. The town lies on the River Usk, on the southern edge of the Black Mountains in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The town has a population of around 2,000 people. ...more on Wikipedia about "Crickhowell" There's a bit of shortopedia in all of us.
Hay-on-Wye ( Welsh: Y Gelli Gandryll or Y Gelli), often described as "the town of books", is a market town in Brecknockshire, Wales. It is on the River Wye, very close to the border with England, and within the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is a town of around 1,900 people. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hay-on-Wye"
Knighton ( Welsh: Tref-y-clawdd) is a town in Powys, traditional county of Radnorshire, mid Wales, lying on the River Teme. It lies by the English-Welsh border, the town's railway station being located in Shropshire, England. ...more on Wikipedia about "Knighton, Wales"
Llandrindod Wells ( Welsh: Llandrindod), known locally as "Llandod", is a town in mid Wales. It grew as a spa town in the 19th century, when it became very popular with visitors after the town was linked to the railway network. This survived the Beeching cuts and the town's station now lies on the Heart of Wales line which runs from Swansea to Shrewsbury. ...more on Wikipedia about "Llandrindod Wells"
Llanfair Caereinion is a small town in Powys in eastern Wales upon the River Einion (also known as the River Banwy). In 2001 it had a population of 1,616. ...more on Wikipedia about "Llanfair Caereinion"
Llanfyllin is a small town in mid Wales, lying on the River Cain by the Berwyn Mountains. The town is known for its holy well, dedicated to Saint Myllin. ...more on Wikipedia about "Llanfyllin"
Llanidloes is a town in Powys, traditional county of Montgomeryshire, mid Wales, lying on the River Severn. The village is close to the large reservoir Llyn Clywedog and the Clywedog dam. There is a scenic mountain road connecting Machynlleth and Llanidloes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Llanidloes"
Llanwrtyd Wells is a small town in the parish of Llanwrtyd in Powys, in the traditional county of Brecknockshire, mid Wales, lying on the River Irfon. ...more on Wikipedia about "Llanwrtyd Wells"
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Machynlleth is a town in the traditional county of Montgomeryshire, north Powys in Wales. It is in the Dyfi Valley, and is at the intersection of the A487 and the A489. It had a population of about 2,000 people according to the 2001 census. ...more on Wikipedia about "Machynlleth"
Montgomery ( Welsh: Trefaldwyn) is the county town of Montgomeryshire, lying in Powys, Wales. It is known for the remains of its castle, begun in 1233 by Henry III of England, and for its well-preserved section of Offa's Dyke. ...more on Wikipedia about "Montgomery, Powys"
Newtown ( Welsh: Y Drenewydd) is a town with a population of 10,542 (1993) lying on the River Severn in Mid Wales. The town is best known as the birthplace of Robert Owen in 1771, his former house now being a museum. ...more on Wikipedia about "Newtown, Wales"
Presteigne ( Welsh: Llanandras) is the county town of the traditional county of Radnorshire, lying in Powys, mid Wales. The town sits on the River Lugg which forms the northern border with Herefordshire. ...more on Wikipedia about "Presteigne"
Rhayader ( Welsh: Rhaeadr Gwy) is a town in mid Wales, lying on the River Wye. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rhayader"
Talgarth is a small town in the traditional county of Brecknockshire, south Powys, mid Wales, with a population of around 1,800 people. Notable buildings in the town include its 14th-century parish church. ...more on Wikipedia about "Talgarth"
Welshpool ( Welsh: Y Trallwng) is a town in eastern-mid Wales, only 4 miles (6 km) from the border with England. It has a population of 6,269 (2001 census). ...more on Wikipedia about "Welshpool"
Ystradgynlais is a town on the River Tawe in south west Powys, Wales. It the traditionally lies in Brecknockshire. The town grew around the iron-making, coal-mining and watch-making industries. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ystradgynlais"
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