Torfaen
Torfaen is located in Cymru / Wales. The area is situated on the Afon Lwyd and Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. About 91,075 people live here (as of 2011). Between 2001 and 2018, the population grew from 90,940 to 93,049. Its area extends over around 125.7 square kilometres. The region is divided into 16 Subregions. The region was founded in the year 1974. The name goes back to Afon Lwyd (river which flows from north of Blaenavon into the River Usk…) Torfaen is principal area in south-east Wales. For more information, see www.torfaen.gov.uk.
| Named after | Afon Lwyd |
|---|---|
| Inception | 1974 |
| Area | 125.7 km² |
| Located in | Wales, Gwent |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Body of water | Afon Lwyd, Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Llandegfedd Reservoir |
| Population | 91075 |
| Website | http://www.torfaen.gov.uk/ |
Public transport map Torfaen Legend | Railway | |
| Bus | |
| Tram |
Cycling map Torfaen Legend | Cycle path | |
| Cycle lane on road | |
| Cycling on bus lane | |
| Bicycle street | |
| Cyclists allowed | |
| Cyclists allowed, good surface | |
| No cycling | |
| Cobblestones |
| Long-distance cycle route | (depending on scale) | |
| Long-distance cycle route |
Walking map Torfaen Legend | Path |
| Long-distance hiking trail | (depending on scale) | |
| Long-distance hiking trail | ||
| No pedestrians |