36
Townlands
2,649
Registros censales
531
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 1,349
- Hogares
- 269
- Personas
- 1,300 -3.6%
- Hogares
- 262 -2.6%
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Newtownforbes is a small village located in County Longford in the Midlands region of Ireland. The village sits in the rolling countryside that characterizes much of the surrounding landscape, with the broader area defined by its agricultural character and numerous waterways typical of Ireland's central plains. The village itself is positioned along local road networks that connect it to larger towns in the county, making it part of the wider rural fabric of Longford while maintaining its own distinct community identity. The landscape around Newtownforbes reflects the typical mix of farming land, hedgerows, and small woodlands found throughout the Midlands.
The history of Newtownforbes, like many Irish villages, is rooted in the agricultural and social patterns that developed over centuries. The village developed as a settlement to serve the local farming population and emerged as a focal point for community life in its townland. Like much of rural Ireland, the area experienced significant social and economic changes throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, including periods of emigration that affected population levels. The built heritage of the village reflects these layers of history, with structures and layout patterns that speak to its origins and evolution as a rural settlement.
Newtownforbes functions as a local community center for the surrounding rural area, providing essential services and a gathering place for residents. The village maintains the social infrastructure typical of small Irish rural communities, including local amenities that support the people of the townland and neighboring areas. Like many villages of its size, it serves as a connection point between the dispersed rural population and larger urban centers, playing a modest but important role in the social and economic life of its locality. The community continues to adapt to contemporary changes while maintaining its character as a traditional Irish rural village.
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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
36 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Newtownforbes
- Condado
- Longford
- Irlandés
- An Longfort
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
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