St Ishmael, Carmarthenshire
| St Ishmael | |
|---|---|
| Hamlet and community | |
View of St Ishmael, on the East of the River Towy, taken from Llansteffan Castle on the West. | |
Location within Carmarthenshire | |
| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
St Ishmael (Welsh: Llanismel or Llanishmael) is a hamlet and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The community population taken at the 2011 census was 1,327. It comprises the villages of Ferryside and Llansaint and the surrounding rural areas. The community is bordered by the communities of: Llandyfaelog; Kidwelly; Pembrey and Burry Port Town; and Llansteffan, all being in Carmarthenshire. It is named for the 6th-century Breton prince and Welsh saint Isfael.