16
Townlands
1,480
Registros censales
315
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 789
- Hogares
- 168
- Personas
- 691 -12.4%
- Hogares
- 147 -12.5%
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Letterloan is a small rural district located in County Derry (also known as County Londonderry) in Northern Ireland. The area sits within the broader landscape of the county, characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land typical of the northwestern region of the island. Like much of County Derry, Letterloan's terrain reflects the geological features of Ulster, with a mix of farmland, moorland, and waterways that have shaped settlement patterns for centuries. The district forms part of a patchwork of small townlands and villages that compose the rural fabric of the county.
The history of Letterloan, like many Irish townlands, is deeply connected to the broader historical patterns of County Derry and Ulster. The area would have experienced the major transitions that shaped Irish society, including the Plantation period of the 17th century, which significantly altered the demographic and cultural character of the region. Like other parts of Derry, Letterloan's development has been influenced by agricultural traditions, land ownership patterns, and the social structures that emerged from these historical processes. The townland names themselves, many of Irish or Scottish origin, carry echoes of this layered past.
As a rural district, Letterloan's significance lies primarily in its role within the local agricultural community and its contribution to the cultural and social fabric of County Derry. The area is part of the wider network of rural communities that sustain farming traditions and maintain connections to the land. For residents and those with family roots in the district, Letterloan represents part of their local heritage and identity. The community's importance is reflected in local knowledge, family histories, and the continuing presence of those engaged in rural life in the region.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
16 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Letterloan
- Condado
- Derry
- Irlandés
- Doire
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
Registros censales
Townlands
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