Aberdare

Aberdare, a town of Glamorganshire, 4 miles SW. of Merthyr-Tydvil. Coal and iron are found in abundance in the vicinity, coal being largely exported. Aberdare, which is connected with the coast both by rail and canal, is a flourishing centre of iron and tin works. The town has kept pace with the development of its industries; it has many substantial buildings, is well supplied with water, and possesses a public park. The place, which is within the parliamentary borough of Merthyr-Tydvil, has grown very rapidly. Pop. (1841) 6471; (1861) 32,299; (1891) 38,513.