Cwmafan
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| Cwmafan Cwmavon |
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| Sovereign State | United Kingdom |
| Country | Wales |
| County | Neath Port Talbot |
| Population (2001 Census[1]) | |
| - Total | 6,517 |
| Population includes the near-by hamlet of Bryn | |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC0) |
| - Summer (DST) | BST (UTC+1) |
| Postcodes | SA12, SA13 |
| Area code(s) | 01639 |
Cwmafan (Cwmavon in English and sometimes spelt Cwmafon) is a large village in the Afan valley in South Wales. The transliteration of Cwmafan from Welsh to English is River Valley. It is a suburb of Port Talbot and lies within Neath Port Talbot County Borough.
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[edit] Geography
The village is roughly 3 miles from the coastal town of Port Talbot. It is surrounded by hills, the biggest being Foel Fynyddau which stands 370m high and lies on the northern edge of the village. The River Afan runs through the village from NE to SW. The area of Ynysygwas lies to the east of the village, Brynbryddan to the West and Pwllyglaw to the North.
[edit] History
The village has an industrial history with metalworking being particularly significant.
[edit] Culture
[edit] Sports Teams
The village is also home to several sporting grounds, the most prominent of these being the Welfare Ground, home to Cwmafan RFC who are currently playing in Division Two West[2]. A second rugby pitch along with a football pitch, tennis courts and bowling green are located at Parc-y-Llyn, which is administered by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.
[edit] Trivia
- Chris Needs is a BBC Radio Wales presenter who grew up in Cwmafan.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ 2001 Census, Office for National Statistics. Crown Copyright 2003
- ^ WRU: National League Two West, Welsh Rugby Union (2008-06-07), Accessed: 2008-06-08
- ^ Profile of Chris Needs, BBC Radio Wales (2007-10-05). Accessed: 2008-06-08
[edit] See Also
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