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Waterside, Condado de Derry

Distrito

Waterside

Condado de Derry

80

Streets

10,522

Registros censales

1,920

Hogares

2

Años del censo

1901 Censo
Personas
9,540
Hogares
1,728
1911 Censo
Personas
982 -89.7%
Hogares
192 -88.9%

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Waterside is a district located in County Derry (also known as Londonderry) in Northern Ireland, situated on the eastern bank of the River Foyle. The area is characterized by its riverside setting and proximity to the city of Derry itself, which lies to the west across the river. The landscape is typical of the broader Foyle Valley region, featuring rolling terrain and riverine features that have shaped settlement patterns throughout history. The district benefits from its location along a major waterway, which has historically been central to the area's economic and social development.

The Waterside area has deep historical roots connected to the broader history of Derry and Ulster. Like much of County Derry, it was shaped by plantation settlement, particularly during the Ulster Plantation period of the early 17th century. The River Foyle itself has been a defining geographical and political feature, and the division between the city of Derry and the Waterside across the river reflects historical patterns of settlement and land ownership. The area developed as a distinct district with its own character while remaining closely connected to the wider urban and rural landscape of the county.

The Waterside district is home to several residential communities and serves as part of the greater Derry metropolitan area. It has significance as a lived space for local families and communities, and its character reflects a mix of residential development, local services, and connections to the broader region. The area maintains cultural and social ties to Derry city while retaining its own identity as a distinct district. Like other parts of County Derry, Waterside's future continues to be shaped by local development priorities and its position within the wider economic and social framework of Northern Ireland.

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Condado

Derry

Jurisdicción

Irlanda del Norte

Años del censo

1901, 1911

Streets

80 streets registradas

Ubicación del distrito

OpenStreetMap

Detalles

Distrito
Waterside
Condado
Derry
Irlandés
Doire
Jurisdicción
Irlanda del Norte