Politics
The electoral ward of Crynant consists of some or all of the following settlements: Crynant, Treforgan, Ynysfadog in the parliamentary constituency of Neath.
Crynant is bounded by the wards of Ynyscedwyn of Powys to the north; Seven Sisters to the northeast; Glynneath tot the east; Resolven to the southeast; Aberdulais and Cadoxton to the south; and Rhos to the west.
In the 2012 local council elections, the electorate turnout was 41.46%. The results were:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Pearson | Labour | 370 | Labour gain |
| William Morgan | Plaid Cymru | 280 |
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