About Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil is a county in Wales. It is bordered by the counties of Powys and Monmouthshire to the north, Rhondda Cynon Taf to the east, and Caerphilly and Cardiff to the south. The county town is Merthyr Tydfil, and the largest town is Aberdare. Other towns in the county include Pontypridd and Treharris.

The county of Merthyr Tydfil was formed in 1974, when the county boroughs of Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare were merged. The county takes its name from Merthyr Tydfil, which was the name of the former county borough. The county town is Merthyr Tydfil, which is also the name of a town in the county.

The county has a population of approximately 175,000. The majority of the population is Welsh-speaking, and the first language of around two-thirds of the population is Welsh. The county is predominantly urban, with only around one-fifth of the population living in rural areas.

The economy of the county is based largely on manufacturing, particularly steel and engineering. However, there are also significant coal mining and quarrying industries. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with attractions such as the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Big Pit National Coal Museum.

The county of Merthyr Tydfil is located in South Wales, within the historic county of Glamorgan. It is bordered by the counties of Powys and Monmouthshire to the north, Rhondda Cynon Taf to the east, and Caerphilly and Cardiff to the south. The county town is Merthyr Tydfil, and the largest town is Aberdare. Other towns in the county include Pontypridd and Treharris.