Built-up area in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.536, -3.453 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 99 82 |
| Population: | 5,755 |
Llanharan is a semi-rural village in Rhondda Cynon Taf that sits on the fringe between the lowland Vale and the South Wales Valleys. It combines a farming and former industrial heritage with modern commuting life - there’s a station on the South Wales main line and good road links so many residents travel to Cardiff or beyond for work - while local landmarks such as old country houses and community clubs keep a strong village identity.
Brynna, a short distance away, feels quieter and is well known locally for its green spaces: Brynna Woods and the Brynna and Llanharan Marsh reserve are popular for walks and wildlife. The settlement has grown modestly in recent years but retains a close-knit community character, shaped by agricultural roots and the wider South Wales industrial history that transformed this part of the valley region.
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