About Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire is a county in the southwest of Wales. It is bordered by Carmarthenshire to the east, Ceredigion to the northeast, and the sea to the south and west. With an area of 1,990 square kilometres (770 sq mi), Pembrokeshire is the second-largest county in Wales after Carmarthenshire. The county town is Haverfordwest.

Pembrokeshire County Council's headquarters are in the county town of Haverfordwest. The council has two principal towns: Fishguard in the north and Pembroke in the south. Other towns include Newport, St David's and Tenby. The county has a population of 122,400, making it the fifth-most populous county in Wales after Cardiff, Swansea, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.

Pembrokeshire's coastline, comprising over 550 kilometres (340 mi) of coastline, is the longest of any county in Britain. The coastline includes a large number of cliff-top walks, bays and coves. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, founded in 1952, covers much of the coastline.

The county is predominantly rural, with a low population density compared to much of Wales and England. Agriculture, fishing and tourism are the main economic activities. The county is home to several castles, including those at Pembroke, Haverfordwest and Tenby.