Cardiff Facts and Information

Cardiff State/Province: Wales Country: United Kingdom

Cardiff by the Numbers:

Population: 302,000 Elevation: 220 feet Average January temp: 5 degrees C (41 degrees F). Average July temp: 16 degrees C (61 degrees F). Annual rainfall: 92 mm (36.4 inches).

Quick Facts:

Time zone: GMT Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard Country dialing code: 44.

Did you know?

Until the early 20th century, Cardiff was considered the greatest coal-shipping port in the world. Also, Cardiff is the center of the Welsh-language broadcasting industry with studios such as the British Broadcasting Corp. located in the city.

Orientation:

Cardiff is dually the capital and largest city in Wales. It is located on the Taff River in the southeast part of the country on Bristol Channel.