District of Rhondda
Rhondda (Welsh: Y Rhondda) was a local government district in the geographical area of the Rhondda Valley, south Wales, from 1877 until 1996, with various statuses through its history.
| Rhondda Welsh: Y Rhondda Ystradyfodwg (1877–1897) | |
|---|---|
| Local Government District (1877-1894) Urban District (1894-1955) Municipal Borough (1955-1974) Borough (1974-1996) | |
Rhondda district (1974-1996) shown within Wales | |
| History | |
| • Created | 1877 (as Ystradyfodwg) |
| • Abolished | 31 March 1996 |
| • Succeeded by | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Government | |
| • HQ | Pentre |
| • Motto | Hwy Clod na Golud (Fame outlasts wealth) |
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