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Dolgellau, Wales, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Dolgellau, United Kingdom

Sunday, 26 July 2026
03:29:46 BST
State: Wales
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 2,688
District: Gwynedd

📍 Cities Near To Dolgellau


Find cities, states and countries closest to Dolgellau in Wales, United Kingdom with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Dolgellau.

📍 Dolgellau Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Dolgellau from our regional database:

State / RegionWales
DistrictGwynedd
Total Population2,688
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude52.7422° N
Center Longitude-3.8861° E
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Wales#167 of 370
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aberdyfi Aberdyfi15 25 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aberystwyth Aberystwyth24 39 21
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aberystwyth Aberystwyth24 39 21
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bala Bala17 27 15
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Barmouth Barmouth7 12 6
West (W)
National Flag Of Betws-y-Coed Betws-y-Coed25 39 21
North (N)
National Flag Of Blaenau-Ffestiniog Blaenau-Ffestiniog18 28 15
North (N)
National Flag Of Bontnewydd Bontnewydd30 49 26
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Borth Borth19 30 16
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bow Street Bow Street22 35 19
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Caernarfon Caernarfon32 51 28
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Caernarfon Caernarfon32 51 28
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Carno Carno19 31 17
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Corris Corris7 10 6
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Criccieth Criccieth19 31 17
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Dolgellau


States and regions closest to Wales (home state of Dolgellau), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alderney Alderney124 200 108
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Alderney Alderney181 291 157
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bride Bride225 362 195
North (N)
National Flag Of Brittany Brittany274 441 238
South (S)
National Flag Of Castel Castel191 308 166
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Castletown Castletown139 224 121
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Douglas Douglas143 230 124
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of England England78 126 68
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Forest Forest194 312 168
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Forest Forest181 292 157
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Dolgellau


Countries bordering or closest to United Kingdom, with aerial distance and compass direction from Dolgellau's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra917 1,475 796
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium470 757 408
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark505 813 439
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Faroe Islands Faroe Islands467 751 406
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of France France678 1,091 589
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany642 1,033 557
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey411 662 357
South (S)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland190 306 165
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man90 146 79
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey429 691 373
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Dolgellau. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Wales, United Kingdom.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Dolgellau (You)Wales2,688
DolgellauVale0.1E
CorrisWales10.5SSE
BarmouthWales2,52211.7W
FairbourneWales72112.5WSW
Dyffryn ArdudwyWales1,65412.6WNW
Tal-y-bontWales1,54014.3WNW
LlwyngwrilWales52615.7WSW
LlanbedrWales38516.6WNW
MachynllethWales2,23517.1S
TrawsfynyddWales62818.0N

🏆 Wales City Rankings

How does Dolgellau rank within Wales? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Dolgellau appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Cardiff372,089
Swansea300,352
Newport161,506
Rhondda69,506
Wrexham65,692
Buckley63,576
Tonypandy62,545
Barry54,673
Bridgend49,597
Llanelli49,591

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Tonypandy18,559.35
Ammanford7,599.04
Buckley6,003.40
Briton Ferry4,498.59
Pyle4,241.80
Pontypool3,965.11
Colwyn Bay3,753.21
Blackwood3,658.63
Aberystwyth3,524.25
Caerphilly3,208.68
✈️ Nearest Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
IATA: LPL
96 km (59 mi) from Dolgellau
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Wales Cities
Dolgellau ranks #167 of 370 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Dolgellau? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Dolgellau Sits on the Map

Dolgellau sits inside Wales, United Kingdom and ranks #167 of 370 cities in Wales by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Dolgellau to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Dolgellau outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Dolgellau and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Dolgellau against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Wales city rankings

🌎 Beyond Dolgellau: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Dolgellau and the countries closest to Dolgellau by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United Kingdom. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Dolgellau, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Dolgellau at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Dolgellau

If you're stringing together stops in Wales, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Dolgellau — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Dolgellau MapView the Dolgellau map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Dolgellau Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Wales OverviewExplore the Wales state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ United Kingdom Country DataGet complete United Kingdom data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Dolgellau

Which cities are closest to Dolgellau?

See the Cities Near To Dolgellau table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Wales by population and density.

How is the distance from Dolgellau to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Dolgellau and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Dolgellau map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Dolgellau will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Dolgellau to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Dolgellau?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Dolgellau. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Wales city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Dolgellau compare in size to the cities near it?

Dolgellau ranks #167 of 370 cities in Wales by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Dolgellau?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Dolgellau is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), about 96 km (59 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.