Merthyr Tydfil County Borough

The county borough spans across steep valleys formed by the River Taff, with an elevation reaching 389 meters at its highest points.

During the Industrial Revolution, Merthyr Tydfil transformed from a small settlement into a major center of iron production and coal mining.

The region maintains strong ties to Welsh heritage through local choirs, traditional festivals, and preservation of industrial monuments throughout the territory.

The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council operates from the Civic Centre on Castle Street, managing public services for 58,883 residents.

The territory shares its name with Saint Tydfil, a 5th-century Welsh princess who met her death near the current county borough location.

Location: Wales

Capital city: Merthyr Tydfil

Elevation above the sea: 389 m

Website: http://www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/

Shares border with: Caerphilly County Borough, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Powys

Website: http://visitmerthyr.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.75000,-3.38333

Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:14