What County Am I In?

What County Is CF44 In?

CF44 is located in the county of

Merthyr Tydfil Principal Area

Merthyr Tydfil · Wales

CountyMerthyr Tydfil
DistrictMerthyr Tydfil
CountryWales
OutcodeCF44
Latitude51.7183
Longitude-3.4588

About Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil
Principal Area
Population
58,869
Area
112 km²
Admin Centre
Merthyr Tydfil
Population Density
526 per km²

Merthyr Tydfil is a principal area in Wales. It was established as a principal area (unitary authority) in 1996, combining county and district functions.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Merthyr Tydfil. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CF44.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Merthyr Tydfil. Contact your local council for billing enquiries.

Postal Address

Royal Mail considers the county optional in postal addresses — the postcode is sufficient for delivery. However, many forms and databases still require a county. For CF44, use Merthyr Tydfil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CF44 in?

CF44 is in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.

What district is CF44 in?

CF44 is in Merthyr Tydfil.

What county should I put for CF44 on forms?

For postcode CF44, enter Merthyr Tydfil as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CF44?

Postcode CF44 is served by Merthyr Tydfil. Contact them for council tax, planning, and local services.

Is the county optional on UK postal addresses?

Yes. Royal Mail states that the postcode is the essential element for delivery — county is not required. However, including Merthyr Tydfil can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Merthyr Tydfil?

Merthyr Tydfil is a principal area, one of 22 principal areas in Wales established in 1996 as unitary authorities.