Aberfan

Aberfan (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌabɛrˈvan]) is a former coal mining village in the Taff Valley 4 mi (6 km) south of the town of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.

Aberfan
South entrance to Aberfan in November 2005
Aberfan
Location within Merthyr Tydfil
OS grid referenceSO070002
Community
  • Merthyr Vale
Principal area
  • Merthyr Tydfil
Preserved county
  • Mid Glamorgan
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMerthyr Tydfil
Postcode districtCF48
Dialling code01443
PoliceSouth Wales
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
  • Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
  • Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

On 21 October 1966, it became known for the Aberfan disaster, when a colliery spoil tip collapsed into homes and a school, killing 116 children and 28 adults.

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