Porth (population 5,970) is a community as well as an area in the area borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, within the historic area boundaries of Glamorgan, Wales, depending on the Rhondda Valley and also is regarded as the entrance to the Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach valleys since both valleys meet at Porth. The Welsh word "porth" indicates "gate". Porth is a predominantly English-speaking community. Neighbouring villages consist of Trealaw, Trebanog, Trehafod and also Ynyshir. Today the primary interior economy of Porth is retail and the centre of Porth is home to the purchasing district based around Hannah Street. The majority of various other organisation are located on neighboring Pontypridd Road as well as Porth Road. Currently, Porth is residence to around 6,000 individuals staying in different areas of the town, specifically Birchgrove, Britannia, Glynfach, Llwyncelyn, Mount Pleasant as well as Porth town centre.