 The chief centre of the commote was at Criccieth, although there may have been an earlier royal residence at Dolbenmaen.Although it is not currently a unit of local government, the name is still in common use for the region.It includes the villages of Abererch, Llanaelhaearn, Pencaenewydd, Llangybi, Llanystumdwy, Llanarmon, Rhoslan, Pentrefelin, Penmorfa, Garndolbenmaen, Bryncir and Pantglas.