66
Townlands
2,307
Registros censales
426
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,220
- Hogares
- 219
- Personas
- 1,087 -10.9%
- Hogares
- 207 -5.5%
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Killian is a small rural district located in County Galway in the west of Ireland, situated within the broader landscape of central Galway. The area is characterized by the typical terrain of the region, featuring rolling countryside, agricultural land, and the natural features common to the Irish midlands and western regions. Like much of County Galway, Killian benefits from its position in a landscape shaped by Ireland's geological history, with pastoral fields and traditional rural settlement patterns forming the backbone of the local environment.
The district, like many rural Irish townlands and villages, has deep historical roots connected to the broader history of County Galway and the wider Connacht region. The area's development reflects the patterns of rural Irish settlement, with connections to local landlord systems, parish organization, and the evolution of agricultural communities over centuries. The naming conventions and land divisions evident in Killian are typical of Irish townlands established through historical processes of land management and parish administration.
Killian's significance lies primarily in its role as part of the living rural community of County Galway. As with many small Irish districts, the area serves as a connection point for residents and their identity within the county's broader social and cultural network. The district maintains its importance through traditional community structures, local heritage, and its contribution to the agricultural and rural character that defines much of County Galway's economy and way of life.
The area remains part of the contemporary fabric of rural Galway, representative of the challenges and strengths of small rural communities in Ireland today. Killian exemplifies the ongoing significance of townland-based districts in maintaining local identity and community connection, even as rural Ireland continues to evolve and adapt to modern economic and social changes.
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- Condado
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
66 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Killian
- Condado
- Galway
- Irlandés
- Gaillimh
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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