Porth
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For other uses, see Porth (disambiguation).
Porth (Welsh: Y Porth) is a town and a community in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan, Wales. Lying in the Rhondda Valley, it is regarded as the gateway connecting the Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach valleys due to both valleys meeting at Porth. The Welsh word "porth" means "gate". Porth is a predominantly English-speaking community.
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Porth | |
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Rheola Bridge, Porth | |
Location within Rhondda Cynon Taf | |
Population | 5,970 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | ST025915 |
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Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | PORTH |
Postcode district | CF39 |
Dialling code | 01443 |
Police | South Wales |
Fire | South Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
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Neighbouring villages include Trealaw, Trebanog, Trehafod and Ynyshir.