In Which County Is Caerphilly?

Caerphilly, Welsh Caerffili, county borough, southeastern Wales. The area west of the River Rhymney forms part of the historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), and the area east of the river belongs to the historic county of Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy).

Is Caerphilly a town or county?

Caerphilly County Borough (Welsh: Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili) is a county borough in southern Wales, straddling the ancient county boundary between Glamorgan and Monmouthshire. It is governed by Caerphilly County Borough Council. Its main and largest town is Caerphilly.

Is Merthyr Caerphilly county?

The Caerphilly county borough covers an area stretching from the Brecon Beacons National Park in the north, to Cardiff and Newport in the south. It is bordered to the west by Merthyr Tydfil and Page 2 Rhondda Cynon Taff, and to the east by Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen local authorities.