Aberhosan, Machynlleth, SY20 8RF

Machynlleth is a market town, community and electoral ward in Powys, Wales, and within the historic boundaries of Montgomeryshire. It is in the Dyfi Valley at the intersection of the A487 and the A489 roads. At the 2001 Census it had a population of 2,147, rising to 2,235 in 2011. The town is sometimes referred to colloquially as Mach. The locality of Aberhosan lies within the Machynlleth area, sharing the same postal district SY 20. The setting is rural with a small population, and the town’s historic roots are evident in its traditional market town character. Residents have access to local shops and community events typical of a small Welsh market town. The surrounding area is defined by the Dyfi Valley landscape and the nearby major roads that connect it to surrounding communities.