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Townlands
5,676
Registros censales
1,142
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 2,871
- Hogares
- 570
- Personas
- 2,805 -2.3%
- Hogares
- 572 +0.4%
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Magherafelt is a medium-sized town located in County Londonderry (also known as County Derry) in Northern Ireland, situated roughly in the centre of the county. The town sits within the broader Magherafelt district, an area characterized by rolling countryside and agricultural land typical of central Ulster. The landscape around Magherafelt is predominantly rural, with the town serving as a local hub for the surrounding villages and farming communities. The Moyola River flows through the area, contributing to the region's geography and historical development as a settlement point.
The town has deep historical roots, with evidence of settlement dating back centuries. Like much of Ulster, Magherafelt experienced significant change during the plantation period and subsequent centuries of Irish and British history. The town developed as a market center and agricultural trade point, with its prosperity historically tied to the surrounding farmland and rural economy. The local area reflects the broader historical patterns of Ulster, including periods of conflict and community division that have shaped modern Irish society.
Magherafelt is known locally as a vibrant community center with a strong cultural identity. The town has maintained traditional markets and hosts various community events throughout the year. It is home to educational institutions and serves as a commercial and social focal point for the wider district. The town's Main Street and town center are important gathering spaces for local residents, supporting both commercial activity and community life.
The district remains significant to its residents as a place of local identity and economic activity, though like many rural Irish towns, it has faced challenges common to provincial areas including changes in agricultural practices and the pull of larger urban centers. Magherafelt continues to serve its local population and wider hinterland, maintaining its role as a market town and community center within County Londonderry.
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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
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- Distrito
- Magherafelt
- Condado
- Derry
- Irlandés
- Doire
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
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