Rhondda, also known as the Rhondda Valley, is a former coalmining area located in South Wales, United Kingdom. Historically situated within the county of Glamorgan, the region encompasses two distinct valleys: the larger Rhondda Fawr and the smaller Rhondda Fach. The name of the area is derived from the River Rhondda.
The region is a prominent part of the South Wales Valleys and was governed as a local government district from 1897 until 1996. Following its abolition, the 16 communities that comprised the former district became part of the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough. The area continues to serve as the Rhondda Senedd and Westminster constituencies.
Rhondda is primarily noted for its historical coalmining industry, which reached its peak between 1840 and 1925. The region is also characterized by a strong Nonconformist movement, evidenced by Baptist chapels that shaped local values during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Additionally, the area is recognized for its traditions in male voice choirs, as well as its contributions to sport and politics.