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Tranch, Monmouthshire

Tranch (Welsh: Y Transh) is a village situated immediately west of Pontypool, Monmouthshire. It is often now considered a suburb of Pontypool. It is within the council area of Torfaen.

Primary Name(s): Tranch (English)   Y Transh (Cymricised)
Variant Name(s):  Y Tranch (Cymricised)
Place Type: Village
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.70035,-3.054699
Grid Reference: SO 2720 0070
Community (Civil Parish): Pen Tranch C
Council Area: Torfaen CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 45609

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tranch,_Monmouthshire_45609
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107032988