27
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2,201
Registros censales
535
Hogares
1
Año del censo
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- 2,201
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Keady is a small village and district located in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, situated in the northern part of the county near the border with County Tyrone. The landscape around Keady is characteristic of the drumlin belt of Ulster, featuring gently rolling hills interspersed with agricultural land, hedgerows, and woodland. The village sits at a modest elevation and is traversed by local roads that connect it to larger towns in the region, including Armagh city to the south. The surrounding countryside is predominantly rural, with scattered farms and small settlements typical of the Irish midlands terrain.
The area has deep roots in Irish history, with the broader County Armagh region being significant in early Christian Ireland due to its association with Saint Patrick and the establishment of Armagh as an ecclesiastical center. While Keady itself is a modest settlement, it forms part of this historically rich landscape. Like much of rural Ulster, the area experienced the various social, religious, and political divisions that have shaped Irish history, and the community reflects the complex heritage of the region.
Keady serves as a focal point for the local rural community, with the village containing essential services and amenities for residents in the surrounding townlands. The district is known for its agricultural character, with farming remaining an important part of the local economy and way of life. The community maintains traditional aspects of rural Irish life while adapting to modern circumstances. Like many small rural villages in Northern Ireland, Keady faces the challenges common to such settlements, including demographic shifts and the need to sustain local services and employment opportunities.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte
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Años del censo
1911
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Townlands
27 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Keady
- Condado
- Armagh
- Irlandés
- Ard Mhacha
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
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