Hawarden

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hawarden

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Hawarden?Flintshire, Wales, situated within the Deeside conurbation on the Wales-England border
2. What is the population (community)?13,920 (2011 census), encompassing Hawarden, Ewloe, Mancot, and Aston
3. What is the key historical sites?Hawarden Castle and Hawarden Park
4. Why is Hawarden a great place to live?In 2014 it was named one of The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live because of its green park, safe streets, historic charm, and good local services.
5. How many people live in Hawarden?The main ward had about 1,887 residents in 2011, while the wider community, which includes nearby villages, had around 13,920 people.

Deeside Conurbation: A large urban area formed by the merging of several towns and cities along the River Dee.
Welsh Language: The indigenous Celtic language spoken in Wales, with 'Penarlâg' being the Welsh name for Hawarden.
Quality of Life: The general well-being of individuals and societies, encompassing factors like health, environment, and community.