37
Townlands
2,408
Registros censales
507
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,306
- Hogares
- 267
- Personas
- 1,102 -15.6%
- Hogares
- 240 -10.1%
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Banagher is a small village located in County Londonderry in the northern part of Northern Ireland. The village sits in the Sperrins region, characterized by rolling hills, moorland, and agricultural landscapes typical of this part of Ulster. The surrounding area is marked by rural countryside, with the Sperrin Mountains forming a notable geographical feature to the south. The landscape reflects the region's historical reliance on farming and pastoral activities, with fields and small holdings interspersed throughout the district.
The area has deep roots in Irish history, with evidence of settlement dating back centuries. Like much of County Derry, Banagher's history is intertwined with the broader narrative of Ulster and Ireland, including the period of plantation settlements and subsequent developments through the medieval and early modern periods. The village itself developed as a local settlement serving the surrounding rural population, and its character reflects the patterns of small village life common throughout rural Northern Ireland.
Banagher is perhaps best known in historical circles as the birthplace of Saint Dachonna, an early Irish saint associated with the locality. The village has maintained its significance as a community hub for the surrounding farming district, with local amenities and services catering to residents and visitors. The area's heritage and connection to early Christian history contributes to its cultural identity within the broader context of County Derry.
Today, Banagher remains a quiet rural village that serves as an anchor for the surrounding countryside. Like many small villages in Northern Ireland, it faces the challenges common to rural communities, including population changes and economic shifts. However, it continues to be valued by residents and maintains its role as a community center for the local area, with its landscape and heritage forming an important part of the district's character and appeal.
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Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
37 townlands registradas
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- Banagher
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- Derry
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- Doire
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
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