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Aberdâr, Glamorgan

Aberdâr (Aberdare) is a town in Glamorgan, lying within the Cynon Valley where the Rivers Dare and Cynon meet. 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. The town is within the council area of Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Aberdare
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.71356,-3.4477835
Grid Reference: SO 0007 0264
Community (Civil Parish): Aberdare East C
Council Area: Rhondda Cynon Taf CA
Police Area: South Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 110
Entry Type: Alternative name listing (C)

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Aberdar,_Glamorgan_110
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q319369
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Aberdare