Is Aberdare a town?

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Aberdare, Welsh Aberdâr, town (community), Rhondda Cynon Taff county borough, historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), southern Wales. It lies on the River Cynon.

What is the population of Aberdare 2020?

31,470
Built-up Area Subdivision

Name	County / District	Population Estimate 2020-06-30
Aberdare	Rhondda Cynon Taf	31,470
Aberdare 31,470 Population [2020] – Estimate 7.610 km² Area 4,135/km² Population Density [2020] 0.61% Annual Population Change [2011 → 2020]

Is Aberdare rural?

Aberdare (/ˌæbərˈdɛər/ ab-ər-DAIR; Welsh: Aberdâr) is a town in the Cynon Valley area of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, at the confluence of the Rivers Dare (Dâr) and Cynon….Aberdare.

Aberdare Welsh: Aberdâr
Ceremonial county	Mid Glamorgan
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ABERDARE

What does Aberdare mean in English?

Noun. 1. Aberdare – a mining town in southern Wales. Cambria, Cymru, Wales – one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria.

Are the trains running from Aberdare to Cardiff?

There are no direct services to Cardiff Central departing from Aberdare within the next hour. There are no direct services from Aberdare arriving at Cardiff Central within the next hour.

What is the biggest town in Wales?

The most populous area of Wales is in the south, which includes cities like Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport….The Largest Cities in Wales.

Rank	City	Population
1	Cardiff	447,287
2	Swansea	239,000
3	Newport	128,060
4	Wrexham	61,603

Is Aberdare the Cynon Valley?

Aberdare (/ˌæbərˈdɛər/ ab-ər-DAIR; Welsh: Aberdâr) is a town in the Cynon Valley area of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, at the confluence of the Rivers Dare (Dâr) and Cynon. Aberdare has a population of 39,550 (mid-2017 estimate).

Which Country is Aberdare?

Kenya
In 1951, the 300 square mile Aberdare Range was officially made into a National Park and is one of Kenya’s major watersheds, supplying Nairobi’s water. It is a water catchment area as it is an undestroyed virgin forest and most of the rivers in Kenya start from the Aberdare National Park.

What time does Aberdare community school start?

The school day begins at 8.45am, with the last formal lesson ending at 3.00pm. All pupils are allocated form groups and are expected to be in school for registration at the start of the day and to attend all their lessons.

What time do the trains run from Aberdare to Cardiff?

Aberdare to Cardiff Central by train

Journey time	From 59m
Frequency	25 trains per day
First train	04:51
Last train	20:51
Departure station	Aberdare

Which city is known as city of Wales?

Cardiff, Welsh Caerdydd, city and capital of Wales.

Where is Aberdare?

At the town side of the pedestrian foot bridge crossing the by-pass, the river Dare can be seen joining the Cynon. This feature gives the town its name – Aberdare, the confluence, or mouth of the Dare. Look up, and to your left, you see the Valleys Line railway station to Cardiff.

What’s there to do at Aberdare Park?

Speaking of bandstands, you’ll find plenty of gigs, concerts, and family events being held in the park during the spring and summer months, as well as the famous Aberdare Park Bike Road Races held each July. For families there is a large playground catering for children of all ages, as well as peddle boats on the park’s lake.

What is the history of Aberdare Market?

Plan of Aberdare Market. Note the many butcher’s stalls ranged around the sides. The first building on your left, now the New Market Tavern (previously The Cowbridge Arms) formed part of Aberdare’s Market complex, built in 1853; here in 1861 the very first National Eisteddfod of the modern era took place.

Why is Aberdare called the land of song?

In addition to displaying much of the best examples of Victorian architecture of any valleys town, Aberdare can lay claim to two major cultural distinctions. The town of Aberdare is a major reason (if not the main reason) that Wales is known as the ‘Land of Song’.