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Merthyr Tydfil

Principal area in Wales

Merthyr Tydfil
Principal Area
Population
58,869
Area
112 km²
Admin Centre
Merthyr Tydfil
Population Density
526 per km²
CountryWales
TypePrincipal area
Admin CentreMerthyr Tydfil
Population58,869
Area112 km²
Density526/km²

About Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil is a principal area in Wales, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Merthyr Tydfil. According to the 2021 Census, Merthyr Tydfil has a population of 58,869 and covers an area of 112 km², giving it a population density of 526 people per square kilometre.

Merthyr Tydfil is one of 22 principal areas in Wales, established in 1996 as part of local government reorganisation. Each principal area is governed by a single-tier unitary authority responsible for all local government services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil is in Wales, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Merthyr Tydfil?

The administrative centre of Merthyr Tydfil is Merthyr Tydfil.

What is the population of Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil has a population of 58,869 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil covers an area of 112 km² (43 square miles).

What type of county is Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil is a principal area. Principal areas are the 22 unitary authorities in Wales, established in 1996, each combining county and district functions.