Which County Is Pontypool in?

Pontypool, Welsh Pontypŵl, town and urban area (from 2001 built-up area), Torfaen county borough, historic county of Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy), southwestern Wales. It is situated in the valley of the Afon Lwyd (“Grey River”) and is the administrative centre of Torfaen county borough.

Is Torfaen a county?

Torfaen, county borough, historic county of Monmouthshire, southeastern Wales. Torfaen is centred on the urbanized and industrialized valley of the Afon Lywd (formerly called the River Torfaen), and it encompasses the surrounding wooded hills and moorlands.

What areas are under Torfaen?

List of places in Torfaen
  • Abersychan.
  • Blaenavon.
  • Brynwern.
  • Coed Eva.
  • Croesyceiliog North.
  • Croesyceiliog South.
  • Cwmynyscoy.
  • Fairwater.
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