Graig, Pontypridd
| Graig | |
|---|---|
 | |
  Graig Graig shown within Rhondda Cynon Taf | |
| Population | 2,490 (2011 Ward)[1] |
| OS grid reference | ST070894 |
| Principal area | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PONTYPRIDD |
| Postcode district | CF37 |
| Dialling code | 01443 |
| Police | South Wales |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | |
| Welsh Assembly | |
Graig is a historic district of the town of Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. It is also the name of an electoral ward for the town and county councils.
Graig was historically referred to as 'Rhiw' (hill). The area is closely associated with coal mining and consists largely of terraced housing. Notable collieries within the area include - Gelli-whion (Gelliwion) Colliery, Newbridge Colliery (1844), Pen-y-rhiw (Penrhiw) Colliery (c1870) and Pontypridd Maritime Collieries (1841). Graig today is also home to the Dewi Sant Hospital.
Electoral ward
Graig also forms an electoral ward, sending a county councillor to sit on Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.[2] It is also a ward for Pontypridd Town Council, electing two town councillors.[3]
References
- ↑ "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ↑ County Borough Council Elections 2017, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
- ↑ Graig Ward, Pontypridd Town Council website. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
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