- Category: Populated Place
- Type: Town
- Latitude/Longitude: 51°28'44"N 3°42'11"W
- Eastings/Northings: 281821, 176950
- OS Grid: SS818769
- Mapcode Local: GBR H7.L17Y
- Mapcode Global: VH5HN.R2NX
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Porthcawl within this administrative area.
Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.