16
Townlands
1,153
Registros censales
219
Hogares
1
Año del censo
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- 1,153
- Hogares
- 219
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Knappagh is a small rural district located in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, situated within the wider landscape of Connacht. The area is characterized by the typical terrain of western Ireland, with rolling hills, pastoral farmland, and rural villages that dot the countryside. Like much of Mayo, the region experiences an Atlantic maritime climate with significant rainfall throughout the year, supporting the green vegetation and agricultural activities that define the landscape. The district's setting reflects the broader geographic character of rural County Mayo, with its proximity to other small communities and its connection to the regional network of roads and local infrastructure.
The history of Knappagh, as with many rural Irish districts, is deeply rooted in agricultural tradition and the social structures of rural Irish society. The area would have been shaped by the same historical forces that affected County Mayo more broadly, including the influence of the landlord system, the impact of the Great Famine, and the subsequent patterns of emigration and land reform that transformed rural Ireland during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Local place names and settlement patterns reflect the long history of human habitation and land use in the region, though detailed historical records specific to Knappagh itself may be limited.
For the local community, Knappagh represents a home rooted in farming heritage and rural tradition. The district's significance lies primarily in its function as a residential and agricultural area for the families and communities who live there. Like many rural Irish villages and districts, Knappagh serves as a focal point for local social bonds, kinship networks, and cultural continuity. The community's connection to the land and to traditional ways of life continues to shape the character and identity of those who belong to the area, even as rural Ireland has experienced considerable changes in recent decades.
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Jurisdicción
República de Irlanda
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Años del censo
1901
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Townlands
16 townlands registradas
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- Knappagh
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- Mayo
- Irlandés
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- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
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