Port Talbot
town in Wales
Port Talbot is a town and community in the principal area of Neath Port Talbot, Wales. It is located 7 miles (11 km) to the east of Swansea across the Swansea Bay.
Port Talbot | |
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Port Talbot High Street | |
Population | 37,276 (2011 census) |
Principal area | |
Ceremonial county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | PORT TALBOT |
Postcode district | SA12, SA13 |
Dialling code | 01639 |
Police | South Wales |
Fire | Mid and West Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
In 2011, the town had a population of 37,276.
The town is best known for Port Talbot Steelworks, one of the biggest steelworks in the world. However, for many years, the steelworks has been under threat of closure.
Arguably Port Talbot's most famous son is actor, director and film producer Sir Anthony Hopkins, who was born in the Margam suburb of the town.
Gallery
change- Port Talbot Steelworks
- The elevated section of the M4 above Port Talbot and the steelworks in the distance
- Margam Abbey
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