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Torfaen

Principal area in Wales

Torfaen
Principal Area
Population
92,454
Area
126 km²
Admin Centre
Pontypool
Population Density
734 per km²
CountryWales
TypePrincipal area
Admin CentrePontypool
Population92,454
Area126 km²
Density734/km²

About Torfaen

Torfaen is a principal area in Wales, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Pontypool. According to the 2021 Census, Torfaen has a population of 92,454 and covers an area of 126 km², giving it a population density of 734 people per square kilometre.

Torfaen 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 Torfaen?

Torfaen is in Wales, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Torfaen?

The administrative centre of Torfaen is Pontypool.

What is the population of Torfaen?

Torfaen has a population of 92,454 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Torfaen?

Torfaen covers an area of 126 km² (49 square miles).

What type of county is Torfaen?

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