Glamorgan
Glamorgan, occasionally Glamorganshire, (Welsh: Morgannwg or Sir Forgannwg) is a traditional county in south Wales. It includes the two largest cities in Wales, Cardiff, which is capital of Wales and the county town, and Swansea. It is also home to much of the South Wales Valleys in which towns such as Caerphilly, Llantrisant, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd were historically famous for coal production. The county lies on the north shore of the Bristol Channel. Since 1996, a number of unitary authorities have been responsible for local government in Glamorgan.[1]
| Glamorgan | |
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Wales |
| Borders | Brecknockshire Carmarthenshire Monmouthshire |
| Population | 1,321,460 |
| Area (sq mi) | 827 square miles |
By far the most populous county in Wales, as of 2013, Glamorgan had a population of 1,321,460, just under half of the total population of Wales.
Administration
As of 2024, there are eight local authorities responsible for local government in Glamorgan. City of Cardiff Council covers the Welsh capital city Cardiff (including a suburban part in Monmouthshire). Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council covers the coastal part of the county between Cardiff in the east and Bridgend in the west. Swansea City and County Council covers the city Swansea and its surrounds, with the additon of Gower.
Culture
Cuisine
Glamorgan lends its name to the Glamorgan sausage (Welsh: Selsig Morgannwg), a vegetarian sausage, typically made from cheese, leeks (the leek being symbolic in Wales) and breadcrumbs. Since World War II, the Glamorgan sausage has been a stable of vegetarian cuisine worldwide.
Popular culture
The singer Tom Jones, famed for his "full-throated, robust, baritone voice" was born in Pontypridd, Glamorgan and, since his rise to international prominence in the 1960s, has been one of the most famous Welsh people worldwide.