Hay‑On‑Wye is a small market town in Powys, Wales, famous for its many bookshops and the annual Hay Festival. It has a population of around 1,675 and offers a distinctive literary character.
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Hay‑On‑Wye is a market town and community in Powys, Wales, with a population of 1,675 according to the 2021 census. The town is often described as a "town of books", hosting over twenty bookshops that give it a distinctive literary character. It is the National Book Town of Wales and is the site of the annual Hay Festival, a major cultural event that attracts visitors each year. The town’s setting in Powys provides a rural Welsh backdrop, and its community features a mix of traditional market town amenities. The postal district HR 3 indicates its proximity to Hereford, placing it within easy reach of the English border while maintaining its Welsh identity. The town’s focus on books and cultural festivals gives it a unique appeal for residents and visitors alike.