Gowerton (electoral ward)
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| Area | 7.55 km2 (2.92 sq mi) |
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| Population | 5,212 (2011 census) |
| – density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Principal area | Swansea |
| Ceremonial county | West Glamorgan |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Gower |
| Welsh Assembly | Gower |
| Councillors | Susan Mary Jones (Independents) |
Gowerton (Welsh: Tregŵyr) is the name of an electoral ward in the county of Swansea, Wales, UK. It is named after Gowerton village (and community) which falls within the ward.
The electoral ward consists of some or all of the following areas: Gowerton, Penclawdd, Waunarlwydd, in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. It is bordered by Penclawdd and Fairwood to the south west; Killay North and Killay South to the south; Cockett to the east; and Lower Loughor, Upper Loughor, the Loughor estuary and Kingsbridge to the north.
The turnout for Dunvant in the 2012 local council elections was 37.02%. The results were:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Status |
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| Susan Mary Jones | Independents | 660 | Independents hold |
| Rob Thomas | Labour | 608 | |
| Gordon Howells | Conservative | 163 | |
| Les Woodward | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 58 |
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Coordinates: 51°38′42″N 4°02′21″W / 51.64507°N 4.03924°W
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