Caernarfon is a royal town, community, and port located in Gwynedd, Wales, within the United Kingdom. It serves as the historic county town of Caernarfonshire and has a current population of 9,852.
The town is situated along the A4871 road on the eastern shore of the Menai Strait, positioned directly opposite the island of Anglesey. Its geographical location places it near several notable landmarks, including Snowdonia (Eryri) to the east and southeast, with Bangor located 9 miles to the northeast.