Rhondda Cynon Taf

American  

[ron-thuh kawn-uhn tav] / ˈrɒn ðə ˌkɔn ən ˈtæv /

noun

1. a county in southeastern Wales. 164 sq. mi. (424 sq. km).

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Etymology

Origin of Rhondda Cynon Taf

From Welsh Rhondda ( see Rhondda ( def. )) + Cynon, the name of a river (perhaps from older cyn “first, chief”) + Taf, of disputed origin; cf. Conwy ( def. )

Example Sentences

He was identified using facial recognition and arrested in March from his car, alongside passenger Dale Howell, 25, both from Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

ONS data showed average house prices across Rhondda Cynon Taf as a whole were £163,000, a 4.2% increase on the previous year.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Rhondda Cynon Taf council said it was "actively looking at a range of ways to engage earlier with residents who fall behind with payments" including an informal text messaging service.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The force added that a 68-year-old man had been detained in Powys, and a 43-year-old man had been arrested in Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

"There's enormous potential. We did a study which identified 20 potential hydro sites in Rhondda Cynon Taf alone," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026