Machynlleth
Machynlleth, sometimes referred to colloquially as Mach, is a market community, area and also selecting ward in Powys, Wales and also within the historical borders of Montgomeryshire (Welsh: Sir Drefaldwyn). It remains in the Dyfi Valley at the crossway of the A487 and also the A489 roads. At the 2001 Census it had a population of 2,147, rising to 2,235 in 2011. Machynlleth was the seat of Owain Glyndwr's Welsh Parliament in 1404, and also therefore claims to be the "ancient capital of Wales". However, it has never held any main acknowledgment as a capital. It applied for city standing in 2000 and also 2002, however was not successful. It is twinned with Belleville, Michigan. Machynlleth organized the National Eisteddfod in 1937 and 1981.