Port Talbot, Industrial town in South Wales, United Kingdom
Port Talbot extends along Swansea Bay with a deepwater harbor that accommodates vessels up to 100,000 tons for industrial operations.
The settlement, originally named Aberafan, underwent transformation in 1837 when the Talbot family constructed new docks along the river Afan.
The South Wales Miners' Museum and Margam Stones Museum preserve regional industrial heritage through extensive collections and educational programs.
The town maintains four comprehensive schools and a campus of Neath Port Talbot College, serving an expanding population of 31,550 residents.
The Port Talbot Steelworks ranks among the largest steel manufacturing facilities worldwide, occupying substantial territory in the southeastern district.
Location: Neath Port Talbot
GPS coordinates: 51.58000,-3.81000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
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