Neath Port Talbot

American

[neeth pawrt tawl-buht] / ˈniθ ˌpɔrt ˈtɔl bət /

noun

a county in southeastern Wales. 171 sq. mi. (442 sq. km).

Neath Port Talbot British

/ ˈtæl-, ˈniːθ ˈpɔːt ˈtɔːlbət /

noun

a county borough in S Wales, created from part of West Glamorgan in 1996. Administrative centre: Port Talbot. Pop: 135 300 (2003 est). Area: 439 sq km (169 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Neath Port Talbot

From Welsh Nedd, the original Welsh name of the river ( Afon Nedd )

Example Sentences

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Revantage declined to comment, as did Neath Port Talbot council.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Those involved from Swansea University, Neath Port Talbot council and Margam Abbey Church said the discovery offered "unparalleled information about Wales' national story".

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

The discovery was "just incredible" and "something we couldn't dream of", said Harriet Eaton who runs a Young Archaeologist Club as part of her role as Heritage Education Officer for Neath Port Talbot council.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

An additional yellow warning for rain covers Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea from 12:00 on Thursday until 10:00 on Friday.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Jenkins, from Neath, Port Talbot, will be performing the song on the Royal Variety Show on Sunday, where she will also sing the national anthem.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

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