Canton, Cardiff
| Canton 
 | |
|---|---|
| Cowbridge Road East | |
| Location within Cardiff | |
| Population | 14,304 (2011) | 
| OS grid reference | ST164767 | 
| Community | 
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| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales | 
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom | 
| Post town | CARDIFF | 
| Postcode district | CF5 and CF11 | 
| Dialling code | 029 | 
| Police | South Wales | 
| Fire | South Wales | 
| Ambulance | Welsh | 
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Canton (Welsh: Treganna) is an inner-city district and community in the west of Cardiff, capital of Wales, lying 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the city's civic centre. It is located adjacent to Pontcanna. Canton is one of the most ethnically diverse of Cardiff's suburbs, with a significant Pakistani and Indian population. The total population of Canton increased to 14,304 at the 2011 census. It is also the most Welsh-speaking district of central Cardiff, with 19.1% of the population speaking Welsh.