Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Ferndale (Welsh: Glynrhedynog) is a town and community located in the Rhondda Valley in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Neighbouring villages are Blaenllechau, Maerdy and Tylorstown. Ferndale was industrialised in the mid-19th century. The first coal mine shaft was sunk in 1857 and Ferndale was the first community to be intensively industrialised in the Rhondda Valley.

Ferndale
  • Welsh: Glynrhedynog
Ferndale
Location within Rhondda Cynon Taf
Population4,178 (2011)
OS grid referenceST000964
Principal area
  • Rhondda Cynon Taf
Preserved county
  • Mid Glamorgan
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townFerndale
Postcode districtCF43
Dialling code01443
PoliceSouth Wales
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
  • Rhondda
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
  • Rhondda
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