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Gorseinon ward
Gorseinon ward
Area	2.23 km2 (0.86 sq mi)
Population	3,275 (2001 census)
• Density	1,469/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Principal area	Swansea;
Preserved county	West Glamorgan;
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
UK Parliament	Gower;
	List of places UK Wales Swansea

The town of Gorseinon is located in the southern part of Lliw Valley in the traditional county of Glamorgan, south Wales. Since 1996, Gorseinon has formed part of the new City and County of Swansea. It was a small village until the late 19th century when it grew around the coal mining industry. Gorseinon hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1980. It is the birthplace of British Tory politician Michael Howard.

History[edit]

Re-development[edit]

Education[edit]

Penyrheol Comprehensive School is where 90% of 11-16 year olds go. The school's main building has been destroyed by a fire, possibly arson, in 2006. The town is also home to Gorseinon College, a tertiary college that provides further education and adult learning.

Surroundings[edit]

The town of Loughor is now essentially a suburb of Gorseinon.

Lesiure and Recreation[edit]

Gorseinon is home to one of Britain's largest carrier pigeon societies. The Pigeon Institute of Gorseinon was founded by Gregory Moorlock in 1863.^{[citation needed]}

Gorseinon's local rugby team is Gorseinon RFC.

External links[edit]

Category:Swansea electoral wards Category:Communities of Swansea Category:Towns in Swansea