Photo: Cardiff Bay, Wales by Nadezna1971 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image resized/cropped for layout
Quick facts
- Setting: Wales’s capital and a coastal city on the Bristol Channel.
- Area: about 140 km² (Cardiff local authority).
- Population: about 362,000 (2021 Census; local authority).
Population figures use the stated administrative or built-up boundary and are rounded; these boundaries differ across the UK. Official census data source ↗
Climate and everyday life
Mild maritime climate with frequent rain and changeable weather. Consider wet-weather walking routes and flood risk in low-lying locations.
Waterfront areas, cultural venues, rail links and regional healthcare. Compare neighbourhoods for transport, housing, noise and the specific services available nearby.
Destination overview: Wales's capital offers a waterfront, cultural venues, rail links and the services of a regional city. Research neighbourhood differences, rainy weather, housing, transport and the healthcare services available locally.
Healthcare links
These links help you research services; they do not rate or guarantee care quality. Confirm services, eligibility, costs, referral arrangements and travel time directly with the provider. NHS arrangements and healthcare access can differ across the UK and depend on residency and individual circumstances.
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