Subdivisions of Wales; counties and county boroughs
Principal areas of Wales Prif ardaloedd Cymru (Welsh)
Map of the 22 principal areas of Wales
Category
Unitary authorities
Location
Wales
Created
1 April 1996
Number
22
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County
County borough
Government
County / County Borough council
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