Carmarthen

Carmarthen () is a community and town in Carmarthenshire in South West Wales. In 2019, it was found that 16,285 people live there.

It is Carmarthenshire's county town, but the largest town in Llanelli.

The town's name in Welsh means Merlin's fort or Sea-town fort.

It is said to be Wales' oldest town after Old Carmarthen and New Carmarthen became one borough in 1546.

It has a castle, Carmarthen Castle.

Transport
Carmarthen railway station is an important junction train station on the West Wales line. 

Twinning
Carmarthen is twinned with:
 Lesneven, France
 Santa Marinella, Italy
 As Pontes de García Rodríguez, Spain

Gallery

Category:Towns in Carmarthenshire