Welshpool is a community and area in Wales, traditionally in the area of Montgomeryshire, however presently provided as part of the unitary authority of Powys. The community is situated 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) from the Wales-- England border and also low-lying on the River Severn; its Welsh language name Y Trallwng implies "the marshy or sinking land". Welshpool is the fourth largest town in Powys. In English it was at first referred to as Pool however its name was changed to Welshpool in 1835 to distinguish it from the English town of Poole. It has a population of 6,664 (United Kingdom Census 2011), includes much Georgian style as well as is just north of Powis Castle. The local economic climate is primarily based upon agriculture and also neighborhood market. The Smithfield Livestock Market is the largest one-day sheep market in Europe, whilst the community's industrial estates are residence to many different sorts of small market. Because of the town's tiny size and also population the attraction of high street shops is limited, indicating many of the locals are forced to go shopping in adjoining towns like Newtown and Shrewsbury.