# Bangor

> city in Gwynedd, Wales

**Wikidata**: [Q234178](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q234178)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangor,_Gwynedd)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bangor

## Summary

Bangor is a place located within the United Kingdom. It operates within the Greenwich Mean Time zone. The area covers 648.6[1], and its population was recorded as 15k in 2021[2]. The head of government is Owen Hurcum[3].

# Bangor

## Summary
Bangor is a city and community in Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, located at coordinates 53.228°N, 4.128°W. With a population of 16,358 as of the 2011 census (later recorded as 15,060 in the 2021 census), it serves as one of the smallest cities in Britain. The city has a rich administrative history, having previously served as the capital of Bangor Municipal Borough and the District of Arfon, and is twinned with Soest.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom; coordinates: 53.228°N, -4.128°W
- **Area**: 648.57 hectares (as of 2011)
- **Population**: 16,358 (2011 census); 15,060 (2021 census); 13,725 (2001 census)
- **Postal Code**: LL57
- **Local Dialing Code**: 01248
- **Timezone**: Greenwich Mean Time
- **UN/LOCODE**: GBBNG
- **Historic County**: Caernarfonshire
- **OS Grid Reference**: SH580722
- **Heritage Designation**: National Monuments of Wales
- **Head of Government**: Owen Hurcum (since May 2021)
- **Office Held by Head of Government**: Mayor of Bangor
- **Twin City**: Soest
- **Official Website**: https://bangorcitycouncil.gov.wales/
- **Wikipedia Title**: Bangor, Gwynedd
- **Commons Gallery**: Bangor
- **GSS Code (2011)**: W04000046

## FAQs

**What is Bangor's population and demographic breakdown?**
Bangor's population was 16,358 in the 2011 census (5,319 households, 8,320 females, 8,038 males), declining to 15,060 in the 2021 census (5,317 households, 7,734 females, 7,326 males). Earlier records show 13,725 residents in 2001.

**Where is Bangor located administratively?**
Bangor is located in Gwynedd, Wales (since April 1, 1996). Previously, it was part of the District of Arfon from April 1, 1974 to April 1, 1996, and before that, the Bangor Municipal Borough until April 1, 1974. Its historic county is Caernarfonshire.

**Who is Bangor's head of government?**
Owen Hurcum has served as the head of government (Mayor of Bangor) since May 2021. They were noted as the first non-binary mayor of any city at the time of their election at age 22.

**What heritage and cultural designations does Bangor have?**
Bangor holds a heritage designation as a National Monument of Wales. The city has been documented in numerous historical encyclopedias including The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, and Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921).

**What identifiers and codes are associated with Bangor?**
Bangor has numerous identifiers including: TOID (7000000000020777 for community, 4000000074564164 for human settlement), Geonames ID (2656397 for human settlement, 7298620 for community), Freebase ID (/m/0205m3), BBC Things ID (b5971e9b-7905-4c53-a3ad-71f2d14cb03b), MusicBrainz Area ID (cae770b2-685b-4db7-8bad-bf64da54188b), and many others.

## Why It Matters
Bangor represents a significant urban center in North Wales with deep historical roots as a cathedral city. Its inclusion in multiple historical encyclopedias spanning from 1844 (Meyer's Universum) to modern times demonstrates its enduring cultural and geographical significance. The city made international headlines in 2021 with the election of Owen Hurcum, recognized as the first non-binary mayor of any city anywhere in the world, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ political representation. As a community with heritage designation as a National Monument of Wales, Bangor plays an important role in Welsh cultural preservation and identity. Its extensive documentation across 62 Wikipedia language editions reflects its global recognition.

## Notable For
- First city to elect a non-binary mayor (Owen Hurcum, May 2021), who won election at age 22
- Heritage designation as a National Monument of Wales
- Extensive historical documentation in major encyclopedic works including Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Brockhaus and Efron, and The Nuttall Encyclopædia
- Presence across 62 Wikipedia language editions, indicating global recognition
- Twin city relationship with Soest
- Located within the historic county of Caernarfonshire
- Subject of Meyer's Universum publication from 1844 titled "Bangor in Wales; die Schieferbrüche; Conway-Castle"
- Features a panoramic view from Bangor Mountain documented in Wikimedia Commons

## Body

### Geography and Location
Bangor is situated at coordinates 53.228°N latitude and -4.128°W longitude in Gwynedd, Wales. The city's Ordnance Survey grid reference is SH580722, and it falls within the LL57 postal code area. The city covers an area of 648.57 hectares according to 2011 measurements. A locator map is available showing Bangor's position within the Gwynedd community boundaries.

### Demographics and Population
Population data from three census years reveals demographic trends:

**2011 Census**:
- Total population: 16,358
- Households: 5,319
- Females: 8,320
- Males: 8,038

**2021 Census**:
- Total population: 15,060
- Households: 5,317
- Females: 7,734
- Males: 7,326

**2001 Census**:
- Total population: 13,725
- Households: 5,168
- Females: 7,388
- Males: 6,337

The data indicates population growth between 2001 and 2011, followed by a decline by 2021. All population figures are sourced from the United Kingdom Census through Nomis (official labour market statistics).

### Governance and Administration
Bangor's administrative history reflects Wales' local government reorganizations:

- **Pre-1974**: Bangor Municipal Borough
- **1974-1996**: District of Arfon (from April 1, 1974 to April 1, 1996)
- **1996-Present**: Gwynedd (from April 1, 1996)

The city serves as the capital of both the historic Bangor Municipal Borough and the former District of Arfon.

**Current Leadership**:
- Head of Government: Owen Hurcum (term began May 2021)
- Office: Mayor of Bangor
- Notable achievement: First non-binary mayor of any city, elected at age 22

### Heritage and Cultural Designations
Bangor holds a heritage designation as a National Monument of Wales. The city has been extensively documented in historical reference works:

- The Nuttall Encyclopædia (entry: "Bangor")
- Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition (1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Bangor)
- Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921
- Meyer's Universum, Elfter Band (1844) - "Bangor in Wales; die Schieferbrüche; Conway-Castle"

### International Relations
Bangor maintains a twin city relationship with Soest, formalized through the "twinned administrative body" designation.

### Visual Documentation
The city is documented through multiple visual resources:
- **Primary Image**: Panoramic view from Bangor Mountain (Панорамен изглед от Бангор)
- **Aerial View**: Image from the AUOB (Cymru) and YesCymru National March for Independence, September 7, 2023
- **Page Banner**: Bangor banner featuring the Pier
- **Locator Map**: Wales Gwynedd Community Bangor map

### Digital and Online Presence
Bangor maintains extensive digital footprints:

**Social and Community Platforms**:
- Subreddit: r/bangor
- Reddit Topic ID: bangor_wales

**Official and Government Resources**:
- Official Website: bangorcitycouncil.gov.wales
- Curlie Directory: Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Wales/Gwynedd/Bangor/

**Wikipedia and Wikimedia**:
- Wikipedia Title: Bangor, Gwynedd
- Wikipedia Languages: 62 language editions including English, Welsh (cy), and languages spanning Arabic to Chinese
- Commons Gallery: Bangor
- Commons Category: Bangor, Gwynedd
- Wikishire Article: Bangor,_Caernarfonshire

### Audio and Linguistic Resources
- **Pronunciation Audio**: Welsh language pronunciation available (LL-Q9309_(cym)-Jason.nlw-Bangor.wav)
- **Official Names**: "Bangor" (standardized Welsh place names, verified by Welsh Language Commissioner)
- **Aliases**: Bangor, Gwynedd; パンゴア (Japanese)

### Identifiers and Classification Codes
Bangor is classified under numerous national and international identification systems:

**Geographic Identifiers**:
- TOID: 7000000000020777 (community), 4000000074564164 (human settlement)
- Geonames ID: 2656397 (human settlement), 7298620 (community)
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -2589194 (human settlement)
- OpenStreetMap Relation ID: 11241684

**Administrative and Statistical Codes**:
- GSS Code (2011): W04000046
- UN/LOCODE: GBBNG
- UK Parliament Thesaurus ID: 8538 (Bangor, Gwynedd)

**Library and Academic Identifiers**:
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n79021714
- National Library of Wales Authority ID: bangor-21
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007554958705171
- IDRef ID: 165640774
- Yale LUX ID: place/581acb85-7049-436c-9c35-925516d9e32f

**Media and Cultural Identifiers**:
- BBC Things ID: b5971e9b-7905-4c53-a3ad-71f2d14cb03b
- BBC News Topic ID: cxrlk204z04t
- MusicBrainz Area ID: cae770b2-685b-4db7-8bad-bf64da54188b
- Coflein ID: 33003 (National Monuments Record of Wales)

**Additional Reference Systems**:
- Freebase ID: /m/0205m3
- WordNet 3.1 Synset ID: 08915481-n
- Omegawiki Defined Meaning: 966579
- Interlingual Index ID: i83491
- Who's On First ID: 101872041
- Vision of Britain Unit ID: 10114408 (parish)
- Vision of Britain Place ID: 123
- NL CR AUT ID: ge977897
- Early Modern Letters Online Location ID: 91de9485-61b6-4995-9ef0-0490632f4c46
- Thesaurus Linguae Aegyptiae Thesaurus ID: JJT3L4NYZNEBRINDS5O7PG3CHI

### People and Community Categories
The city maintains specific categories for biographical documentation:
- Category for people born here: Category:Births in Bangor, Gwynedd
- Category for people who died here: Category:Deaths in Bangor
- Category of associated people: Category:People from Bangor, Gwynedd

### Entity Classification
Bangor is classified as both a city and a community, representing a large human settlement as defined by the "city" class entity (sitelink count: 252).

## References

1. [First non-binary mayor ‘of any city, anywhere’ hailed an ‘example to all’ after winning election aged 22. 2021](https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/05/12/non-binary-mayor-bangor-wales-owen-hurcum-genderqueer-agender/)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. Czech National Authority Database
5. MusicBrainz
6. [Source](https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/localarea?compare=W04000046)
7. [Key Statistics. Office for National Statistics](https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2011_ks)
8. [Parish Profiles. Office for National Statistics](https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2021_pp)
9. [Key Statistics. Office for National Statistics](https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/sources/census_2001_ks)
10. [List of Standardised Welsh Place-names](https://www.comisiynyddygymraeg.cymru/enwau-lleoedd-safonol-cymru)
11. GeoNames
12. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/gb.htm)
13. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File