The name Ceredigion means 'Land of Ceredig’. who was a son of Cunedda, a chieftain who re-conquered much of Wales from the Irish around the 5th Century. The area used to be known as Cardiganshire, a name that possibly stemmed from Cardigan Bay that stretches along the length of the coast line of Ceredigion.
Following local government re-organisation in Wales, the area now known as Ceredigion together with Carmarthenshire was known as Dyfed for many years. But as a stand alone unitary authority, the County became Ceredigion on the 1 April, 1996.
The County of Ceredigion covers an area of 440,630 acres (1783 km²) with a population of approximately 75,000 with the largest centre of population at Aberystwyth on the West Wales coast. The County also has centres of population in Cardigan to the south and inland at Lampeter towards the East. Although the English language is common place, approximately 61% of the population of the County of Ceredigion speak Welsh. The County has a significant number of category ‘A’ schools whereby children are taught through the medium of Welsh. Language and culture is important in Ceredigion, and frequent cultural gatherings known as Eisteddfod's and village shows are held throughout the year.
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