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Aberfan
Aberfan (Welsh pronunciation: [ˌabɛrˈvan]) is a former coal mining village in the Taff Valley 4 mi (6 km) south of the town of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. On 21 October 1966, it became known for the Aberfan disaster, when a colliery spoil tip collapsed into homes and a school, killing 116 children and 28 adults.
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Aberfan
Aberfan is a former coalmining village in South Wales, 4 miles south of Merthyr Tydfil Town. The Taff Trail runs through Aberfan from Troed-y-rhiw, to Treharris. The River Taff also flows through Aberfan. On 21 October 1966, it became known for the Aberfan disaster, when a colliery spoil heap collapsed into homes and a school, killing 116 children and 28 adults. There are now two schools, Ynysowen Primary School adjacent to the Grove Field and Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug which has moved to the previously occupied Ynysowen Primary School building. The post office in the village is open six days a week.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of aberfan in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
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The numerical value of aberfan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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