- Welsh Labour politician and MP for Pontypridd, born in Merthyr Tydfil, but raised in Penywaun Dai Young (rugby footballer) - Lived in Penywaun for many years with his parents References External links 2001 Census data Penywaun Online, the local community magazine Penywaun on Flickr, a photo sharing website Villages in Rhondda Cynon Taf Aberdare Communities in Rhondda Cynon Taf Wards of Rhondda Cynon Taf