Built-up area in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.58, -3.225 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 15 87 |
| Population: | 31,060 |
| Dialling code: | 01443 (Pontypridd) |
Caerphilly is a large market town on the southern edge of the Rhymney Valley in Wales, a few miles north of Cardiff. It is best known for the vast 13th‑century Caerphilly Castle with its extensive water defences and leaning tower, and for giving its name to the creamy Caerphilly cheese; the castle and surrounding parkland are focal points for tourism and community events.
Historically the town grew with coal and heavy industry, but today it functions largely as a retail and light‑industrial centre and a commuter base for nearby cities. The area’s hills, especially Caerphilly Mountain, offer popular walks, and ongoing regeneration projects and local festivals reflect a strong community identity within South Wales.
CF83 2BW, CF83 3HG, CF83 3RZ, CF83 1SE, CF83 3RH, CF83 1FW, CF83 2AG, CF83 1TL, CF83 1EJ, CF83 2NR