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Torfaen

Torfaen county borough
Geography
Area:
- Total
- % Water
Ranked 20th
126 km²
? %
Admin HQ: Pontypool
: GB-TOF
ONS code: 00PM
Demographics
Population:
- Total (April 29, 2001)
- Density
Ranked 17th
90,949
722 / km²
Welsh language:
- Any skills
Ranked 19th
14.5%
Politics
Torfaen County Borough Council
http://www.torfaen.gov.uk
Control: Labour
MP: Paul Murphy

Torfaen is a county borough in South Wales. It lies within the traditional boundaries of Monmouthshire.

The district borders Newport to the south, Monmouthshire to the east, and Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly to the west. Its main towns are Abersychan, Blaenavon, Cwmbran and Pontypool.

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