City and County of Cardiff (Cardiff), Wales
City and County of Cardiff: principal area in south-east Wales, United Kingdom
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Cardiff at a glance
Cardiff currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Wales counties
22
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Quick Facts about Cardiff
| Population | 364,248 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| State | Wales (United Kingdom) |
| Different from | Cardiff |
| Area | 140.9 km2 |
| Official name | Dinas a Sir Caerdydd, City and County of Cardiff |
| Latitude & Longitude | 51.5000,-3.1667 |
| Legislative body | council of City of Cardiff Council |
| Time Zone | Europe/London |
| Local time | 17:42:24 (20th April 2026) |
Geography
Cardiff is located at 51°30'0"N 3°10'0"W (51.5000000, -3.1666700). It has 3 neighbors: Bro Morgannwg, City of Bristol and County Borough of Caerphilly.
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Official website of Cardiff
Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 305,347 | - | United Kingdom Census 2001 |
| 2011 | 346,090 | 11.77% | United Kingdom Census 2011 |
| 2018 | 364,248 | 4.99% | estimation process |
CRF, Dinas a Sir Caerdydd