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

/ ˈniːθ ˈpɔːt ˈtɔːlbət, ˈtæl- /

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 )

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Farmer David Howells and his son, Jack, 19, from Cymmer, Neath Port Talbot, travelled to the trials in Scotland last weekend.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Knight was taken to Neath Port Talbot Hospital referred to a burns specialist.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

It added: "We genuinely want to work constructively with Neath Port Talbot council, NRW, and our political representatives to deliver a safe, biodiverse, and secure site."

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Brombil Reservoir in Margam, Neath Port Talbot, attracted thousands of visitors after going viral on TikTok, which caused traffic problems and littering in the area.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Michelle Rees, 45, from Crynant, Neath Port Talbot, said the carer's allowance she received left her unable to afford to eat breakfast.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026

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