Aberystwyth (, South Welsh: ) is a historic
market town, administrative centre and holiday resort within
Ceredigion,
Wales. It is often colloquially known as "Aber", and is located at the confluence of the
River Ystwyth and
Rheidol.In modern times Aberystwyth has become a major
Welsh educational centre. The indigenous population is around 12,000, but for nine months of the year the 7,500 resident students associated with
Aberystwyth University (formerly the University of Wales, Aberystwyth) take this total to about 19,500 people.
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