About Wrexham

Wrexham is a county in North Wales. It is bordered by Cheshire to the east, Denbighshire to the north-east, Flintshire to the north, and by the Welsh counties of Powys and Denbighshire to the west. The county town is Wrexham.

At the 2011 census, the population of Wrexham County Borough was 131,700, making it the most populous county borough in Wales. The majority of the population are Welsh-speaking.

The county has a total area of 474 square miles (1,230 km2). The highest point is Cadair Berwyn at 2,723 feet (831 m), and the lowest point is on the River Dee at Chester, at sea level.

The main rivers in the county are the Dee, the Clwyd and the Ceiriog. The Dee forms the border with England for much of its length, and the Clwyd forms part of the border with Denbighshire. There are also a number of smaller rivers and streams, including the Afon Mwynfawr and Afon Cynfael.

The county is largely rural, with a population density of only 79 people per square mile (31/km2). However, there are a number of towns and villages, including Wrexham, Rhosllanerchrugog, Ruabon, Cefn Mawr, Llangollen and Ellesmere.

The economy of Wrexham County Borough is largely based on manufacturing, particularly in the food and drink sector. The largest employers are Kellogg's and PepsiCo. There is also a significant retail sector, with a number of major supermarkets located in the county.

Tourism is also an important industry in Wrexham County Borough. The area is home to a number of tourist attractions, including Chirk Castle, Erddig Hall and Park and Plas Newydd House and Gardens