Porthmadog

Porthmadog (; ) is a coastal town and community in Gwynedd, Wales.
The 2011 census revealed that the town has a population of 4,185.
Until 1974, it was also known by its anglicised name of Portmadoc and was known locally as Port. The town came into existence after William Madocks built a sea wall, the "Cob", between 1808 and 1811.