Treorchy is a town in Wales that retains its mining heritage and serves surrounding villages such as Treherbert, Cwmparc, Penyrenglyn and Blaencwm. The area is part of the Rhondda Fawr valley within Rhondda Cynon Taf.
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Treorchy is a town and community in Wales, situated in the Rhondda Fawr valley of the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf. Once a mining town, it retains characteristics of that heritage. It serves Treherbert and surrounding villages, including Cwmparc, Penyrenglyn and Blaencwm, and the Treorchy electoral ward is coterminous with the town. The community includes the villages of Cwmparc and Ynyswen, making it one of the 16 communities of the Rhondda. The postal district for the area is CF 42, indicating its location within the broader Rhondda region. The locality’s description highlights its role as a service centre for nearby villages, reflecting a mixed residential and community character typical of former industrial towns in Wales.