Ward in Ceredigion, Wales
| Coordinates: | 52.187, -4.152 |
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| OS grid ref: | SN 52 56 |
The ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad lies in rural Ceredigion in west Wales, characterised by rolling hills, small valleys and a patchwork of pastures and hedgerows. It is sparsely populated, with scattered farms and hamlets rather than a large urban centre, and the local economy is traditionally agricultural with sheep and mixed farming alongside a modest contribution from tourism and small rural businesses; some residents commute to larger towns such as Aberystwyth.
The name reflects the parish church dedicated to St Michael and the area has a long local history, visible in chapels, old stone cottages and lanes. Socially the community is close‑knit, with local halls, agricultural shows and Welsh language and cultural traditions still playing a noticeable part in everyday life, while local councillors represent its interests within county affairs.
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