Built-up area in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.645, -3.127 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 22 94 |
| Population: | 10,118 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
Abercarn sits on the edge of the South Wales Valleys in the county borough of Caerphilly, a short drive from Newport and within easy reach of Cardiff. The town occupies valley-side terrain with nearby woodland and outdoor recreation at Cwmcarn, so it feels like a green pocket close to larger urban centres.
Historically Abercarn was part of the South Wales coalfield, shaped by coal mining and iron-working and marked by a tragic 19th-century mining disaster; that industrial past is still visible in the built environment and local memory. Since the decline of heavy industry the town has seen regeneration, light industry and commuting patterns grow, with active community groups and sports clubs helping to keep a strong local identity.
NP11 4SD, NP11 5LF, NP11 7FF, NP11 4SL, NP11 7EX, NP11 7EU, NP11 7NF, NP11 5GW, NP11 5JT, NP11 5AA