590
Registros censales
123
Hogares
2
Años del censo
- Personas
- 292
- Hogares
- 61
- Personas
- 298 +2.1%
- Hogares
- 62 +1.6%
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Malin More is a small townland situated in the northwestern corner of County Donegal, in the province of Ulster in the Republic of Ireland. Located on the Inishowen Peninsula, it occupies a remote and rugged coastal landscape characterized by dramatic cliffs, rocky outcrops, and windswept moorland. The townland benefits from proximity to some of the most striking natural scenery in Ireland, with the Atlantic Ocean forming its northern and western boundaries and the landscape marked by the distinctive geography of the peninsula's northern reaches. This isolated setting has shaped both the physical environment and the human experience of those who have inhabited the area.
The area reflects the broader settlement patterns of Donegal, where scattered farmsteads and small communities have long adapted to challenging terrain and maritime influence. Like many Irish townlands, Malin More represents the granular administrative and social organization that has characterized rural Ireland for centuries. The peninsula itself has been inhabited for thousands of years, with evidence of human activity stretching back to prehistoric times, though specific historical records for the townland itself are limited as is often the case with such small rural settlements.
The landscape of Malin More offers considerable natural appeal, drawing visitors interested in coastal walks, geology, and the unspoiled character of the Irish countryside. The cliffs and headlands provide vantage points over the Atlantic and toward neighboring areas of scenic importance. For the local community, the townland remains primarily agricultural and residential in character, with farming and smallholding constituting traditional economic activities suited to the terrain and climate.
Malin More represents the enduring pattern of rural settlement in northwest Donegal, where tight-knit communities maintain cultural continuity despite geographic isolation and economic pressures faced by remote areas. Its significance lies largely in its role as part of the broader Inishowen community and its contribution to the distinctive character of this celebrated region, known for its natural beauty and Irish cultural heritage.
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- Parroquia
- Condado
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Nombre en irlandés
Málainn Mhóir
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Baronía
Banagh
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