Aberdare

Aberdare (/ˌæbərˈdɛər/ ab-ər-DAIR; Welsh: Aberdâr ⓘ) is a town in the Cynon Valley area of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, at the confluence of the Rivers Dare (Dâr) and Cynon. Aberdare has a population of 39,550 (mid-2017 estimate). Aberdare is 4 miles (6 km) south-west of Merthyr Tydfil, 20 miles (32 km) north-west of Cardiff and 22 miles (35 km) east-north-east of Swansea. During the 19th century it became a thriving industrial settlement, which was also notable for the vitality of its cultural life and as an important publishing centre.

For other uses, see Aberdare (disambiguation).

Aberdare
  • Welsh: Aberdâr
From the top, Aberdare Town Centre, St. Elvan's Church, Statue of Caradog
Aberdare
Location within Rhondda Cynon Taf
Population39,550 (Mid-2017 Estimate)
OS grid referenceSO005025
Principal area
  • Rhondda Cynon Taf
Preserved county
  • Mid Glamorgan
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townABERDARE
Postcode districtCF44
Dialling code01685
PoliceSouth Wales
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
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