Cwmavon

Cwmafan, also known as Cwmavon, is a large village and community in the in , lying within . It had a population of 6,538 in 2011, increasing slightly to 5,615 at the 2011 Census.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Moel y Fen and Mynydd-y-Gaer.

Peak
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is a peak.

Peak
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is a hill that sits on the boundaries between the South Wales communities of , Cwmavon and , all within county borough.

Peak
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is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Port Talbot and Afan Forest Park.

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is an industrial town in in the county borough of Neath , part of the traditional county of , and has a population of around 32,000.

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The is a 48-square-mile forest park in . It is set in the Afan Valley in . It is well known for its mountain biking and hiking or hillwalking trails. It is situated seven miles from Junction 40 of the M4.

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is a town in in . Although it lacks any specific tourist attractions, its location near the stunning Swansea and Valleys makes it a convenient, if not overly inspiring, base for touring these places.

Cwmavon

Latitude
51.619° or 51° 37′ 9″ north
Longitude
-3.7508° or 3° 45′ 3″ west
Elevation
141 feet (43 metres)
Open location code
9C3RJ69X+JM
Geo­Names ID
7294317
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