What is the population of Newtown?
Q: What is the population of Newtown?
A: The population of Newtown is 11,357.
Q: Where is Newtown located?
A: Newtown is located in the county of Powys, Wales. It lies on the River Severn in the historic county of Montgomeryshire, about 8 miles (13 km) from the border with England.
Q: When was Newtown established?
A: At the end of the 13th century, Edward I commissioned Roger de Montgomery to construct a centre for the hamlet of Llanfair-yng-Nghedewain which became known as Newtown.
Q: What industries were prominent in Newtown's history?
A: In its early history, Newtown was known for its textile and flannel industry.
Q: What significant event happened in 1838 in Newton?
A: In 1838, Wales's first Chartist demonstration took place in Newton.
Q: Does Newton have any public transportation options?
A: Yes, there is a mainline railway station on the Cambrian Line between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth managed and served by Transport for Wales that runs roughly two-hourly each way.
Q: Does Newton have any sports teams or clubs?
A:Yes, there is a semi-professional football club called Newtown AFC who are currently members of the Welsh Premier League as well as a rugby club called Newtown RFC.
