Pen Tranch

Pen Tranch is a large village and a community in Torfaen, South East Wales.

Pen Tranch
Pen Tranch
Location within Torfaen
Area12.06 km2 (4.66 sq mi) [1]
Population5,989 [2]
 Density497/km2 (1,290/sq mi)
OS grid referenceSO 272 007
Community
  • Pen Tranch
Principal area
Ceremonial county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPONTYPOOL
Postcode districtNP4
Dialling code01495
PoliceGwent
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament

It lies to the west of Pontypool in the valley leading west to Crumlin. It lies in the historic county of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent.

The area includes the electoral wards of Pontnewynydd, Snatchwood, and Wainfelin for Torfaen County Borough Council.

References

  1. "2011 Census:Quick Statistics:Population Density for Pen Tranch". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  2. "2011 Census:Key Statistics:Key Figures for Pen Tranch". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 25 November 2013.


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