Pontyclun

Pontyclun (or Pont-y-clun) is a town and community located in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.

Pontyclun translates from the Welsh language as 'bridge [over] the River Clun', the Clun being a tributary of the River Ely that runs through Pontyclun. A bridge crosses the Afon Clun just above its confluence with the Ely.

The town is served by Pontyclun railway station on the South Wales Main Line. It has its own local rugby, football, bowls and petanque clubs.

The town falls under the remit of Pontyclun Town Council, which represents the communities of Brynsadler, Castell y Mwnws, Groes-faen, Miskin, Mwyndy, Pontyclun, Talygarn, and Ynysddu.