15
Townlands
2,784
Registros censales
569
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,476
- Hogares
- 297
- Personas
- 1,308 -11.4%
- Hogares
- 272 -8.4%
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Moneyreagh is a small rural district located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated in the eastern part of the county within the broader landscape of the Ards Peninsula region. The area is characterized by gently rolling countryside typical of the Down landscape, with agricultural land forming the backbone of the district's character. The terrain features a mixture of fields, hedgerows, and scattered farmsteads that create a patchwork rural setting. Being part of County Down, the district benefits from proximity to both inland areas and the coastal regions that the county is known for, though Moneyreagh itself maintains a distinctly inland, agricultural character.
The district has its roots in the historical settlement patterns of County Down, with the name itself reflecting Irish heritage. Like much of County Down, the area has been shaped by centuries of Irish and Ulster-Scots cultural influences, though specific documented history of Moneyreagh as a named district is less prominent in popular historical records than some larger towns in the county. The landscape reflects the long history of agricultural use and rural settlement that has characterized this region, with farming practices that have evolved over generations remaining central to local life.
Today, Moneyreagh serves primarily as a rural residential and agricultural community, with its significance lying in its role as part of the wider rural fabric of County Down. The district is representative of the many small communities across Northern Ireland that maintain traditional ways of life while adapting to modern circumstances. Like similar rural areas, Moneyreagh faces the challenges and opportunities common to countryside communities, including questions about sustaining rural populations and economic viability. For residents and those with connections to the area, Moneyreagh represents the character and continuity of Down's rural heritage.
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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
15 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Moneyreagh
- Condado
- Down
- Irlandés
- An Dún
- Jurisdicción
- Irlanda del Norte
Registros censales
Townlands
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