57
Townlands
426
Registros censales
93
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 213
- Hogares
- 44
- Personas
- 213 0%
- Hogares
- 49 +11.4%
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Carran is a small rural district located in County Clare in the west of Ireland, situated in the heart of the Burren region. The landscape is characterized by distinctive limestone terrain, with rolling hills, sparse vegetation, and exposed rock formations that are typical of this unique geological area. The terrain is generally elevated and somewhat rugged, with scattered farmland interspersed among the karst landscape. The district's setting within the Burren makes it geographically significant, as this area is known for its particular ecological and geological importance, attracting visitors and researchers interested in natural heritage.
The Burren region, where Carran is located, has a long and complex history dating back to prehistoric times. Archaeological evidence suggests human settlement in the area for thousands of years, and the landscape contains various prehistoric and medieval remains. Like much of rural County Clare, Carran's history is intertwined with broader Irish history, including periods of English rule, land ownership changes, and the social transformations of the 19th and 20th centuries. The district reflects the patterns of rural Irish settlement and land use that have evolved over centuries.
Carran serves as a local community center for the surrounding rural areas, with the village providing essential services and acting as a focal point for agricultural life in the region. The district remains primarily agricultural, with farming forming the backbone of the local economy and way of life. The proximity to the Burren's natural attractions and the growth of tourism in the wider region has also influenced the community, though Carran itself remains a quiet, small settlement. For residents, Carran represents a connection to rural Irish heritage and the continuation of traditional community patterns in the contemporary era.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
57 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Carran
- Condado
- Clare
- Irlandés
- An Clár
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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