18
Townlands
1,317
Registros censales
282
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 661
- Hogares
- 141
- Personas
- 656 -0.8%
- Hogares
- 141 0%
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Killeen is a small rural district located in County Meath in the province of Leinster in the east of Ireland. The area is situated within the fertile agricultural landscape that characterizes much of County Meath, known for its rolling fields and pastoral countryside. The district lies in the broader midlands region of Ireland, positioned between Dublin to the east and the larger towns of the midlands to the west. The landscape typical of Killeen reflects the gentle terrain common to this part of Ireland, with fields divided by hedgerows and stone walls, interspersed with small woodlands and water courses.
The history of Killeen, like much of County Meath, is deeply rooted in Ireland's rich past. Meath itself was historically significant as the location of the High Kings of Ireland, and the county contains numerous archaeological sites and monuments from various periods. Killeen, as a district name, reflects the Irish heritage of the region, with such place names often deriving from Irish language origins. The area would have been shaped by the agricultural traditions and settlement patterns that developed over centuries, with the local community organized around farming, small-scale trade, and parish structures typical of rural Irish life.
Killeen serves as a functioning rural district within County Meath's local administrative structure. Like many similar areas in rural Ireland, it is part of the wider community framework that includes local schools, churches, and community organizations. The district remains primarily agricultural in character, with farming continuing to form an important part of the local economy and way of life. For residents of Killeen and surrounding townlands, the district represents an important cultural and administrative focal point, maintaining the social bonds and community identity that characterize rural Irish life.
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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
18 townlands registradas
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- Distrito
- Killeen
- Condado
- Meath
- Irlandés
- An Mhí
- Jurisdicción
- República de Irlanda
Registros censales
Townlands
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