297
Registros censales
56
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 130
- Hogares
- 24
- Personas
- 167 +28.5%
- Hogares
- 32 +33.3%
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Castlereagh is a townland situated in County Down in Northern Ireland, located within the greater Belfast metropolitan area. The townland forms part of the administrative district and lies in the northeastern part of the county, characterized by the rolling terrain typical of much of County Down. The landscape reflects the broader geography of the region, with a mix of residential development, agricultural land, and green spaces that have gradually transformed over the past century as urban expansion from Belfast has extended into surrounding areas.
The name Castlereagh derives from Irish placename traditions and has been associated with this area for centuries. Historically, the townland would have been primarily rural and agricultural in character, as were most areas of County Down before the modern period. The broader Castlereagh district became increasingly significant during the 19th and 20th centuries as Belfast's influence expanded outward, transforming the landscape from countryside into suburbs. The area's development reflects wider patterns of urbanization and suburban growth that characterized much of Northern Ireland during the industrial and post-industrial periods.
Today, Castlereagh is recognized primarily as a residential and suburban area serving the Belfast conurbation. The townland contains typical features of modern urban-fringe settlements, including housing estates, local amenities, and road infrastructure connecting it to surrounding communities. The area maintains some connection to its rural past through green spaces and parks, which serve the local population and provide recreational opportunities. For residents, Castlereagh functions as part of the integrated Belfast metropolitan region, offering proximity to the city while retaining a more localized community identity.
The significance of Castlereagh to local communities lies chiefly in its role as a residential area for families and workers associated with Belfast and surrounding towns. The townland represents one of many similar suburban developments that ring Northern Ireland's largest city, and its character reflects both modern residential needs and the gradual transformation of the countryside into urban and suburban space. Understanding Castlereagh contributes to broader comprehension of how Irish and Northern Irish rural areas have evolved and adapted to metropolitan expansion over recent generations.
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- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
An Caisleán Riabhach
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Baronía
Castlereagh Lower
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