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Townlands
1,050
Registros censales
214
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 537
- Hogares
- 105
- Personas
- 513 -4.5%
- Hogares
- 109 +3.8%
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Maum is a small district located in County Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, situated in the Dingle Peninsula region. The area is characterized by rugged, mountainous terrain typical of the Irish landscape, with rolling hills, valleys, and proximity to both inland waterways and coastal features. The geography of Maum reflects the broader topography of the Dingle Peninsula, which is known for its dramatic natural scenery, including steep slopes and scattered rural settlements. Like many areas in this region, Maum experiences the temperate maritime climate common to southwest Ireland, with mild temperatures and consistent rainfall throughout the year.
Historically, Maum, like much of County Kerry, has deep roots in Irish cultural and linguistic heritage. The area falls within the Gaeltacht region, where the Irish language has traditionally held a stronger presence in daily life and community identity compared to many other parts of Ireland. This linguistic and cultural distinction has shaped the character of the local community for centuries, with Irish place names and traditions remaining significant to the area's identity. The broader history of Kerry reflects patterns of Irish rural life, including agricultural practices, the impact of historical events such as the Great Famine, and the evolution of settlement patterns over time.
Maum serves as part of the living fabric of rural County Kerry, where community life traditionally centers around local heritage, farming, and family connections. The district is representative of Ireland's smaller rural communities, which maintain cultural traditions while adapting to contemporary life. The area's significance lies partly in its contribution to preserving Irish language and culture within the Gaeltacht, and in sustaining rural ways of life that remain distinctive in modern Ireland. For residents and visitors interested in authentic Irish landscape and heritage, Maum represents the quieter, less commercialized aspects of the Dingle Peninsula.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901, 1911
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Townlands
22 townlands registradas
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- Maum
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- Kerry
- Irlandés
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- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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