| Country: | Wales |
| Official Name: | Mynachdy |
| Welsh Name: | Mynachdy |
| Static Image Name: | Caerleon Road, Cardiff - geograph.org.uk - 1716403.jpg |
| Dial Code: | +44-29 |
| Postcode District: | CF14 |
| Post Town: | CARDIFF |
| Static Image Caption: | Semi-detached houses on Caerleon Road, Mynachdy |
| Coordinates: | 51.5025°N -3.1992°W |
| Constituency Welsh Assembly: | Cardiff North |
| Unitary Wales: | Cardiff |
| Lieutenancy Wales: | South Glamorgan |
| Constituency Westminster: | Cardiff North |
Mynachdy is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales.[1] Mynachdy is situated between Gabalfa, Birchgrove and Cathays. Mynachdy is often paired with neighbouring Gabalfa,[2] and shares its councillors. It is close to a few universities such as Cardiff University and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, as well as student accommodation.
The word "mynachdy" comes from the Welsh words "mynach" (monk) and "tŷ" (house). This probably refers to Llys Talybont, a manor building in the modern area of Mynachdy that was owned by the monks of Llantarnam Abbey.[3]
The Mynachdy Institute is a community centre in Mynachdy. There have been many threats of closure, with plans to replace it with student flats.[4] [5] [6] However, after its initial closure, a successful community movement regained control of the Institute from Cardiff Council.[7]
The A470 North Road runs along Mynachdy's northeast side.
Mynachdy is bordered on its southwest side by a local railway line. There are plans under consideration to build the Gabalfa railway station on this line to serve Mynachdy and neighbouring Gabalfa.[8]