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Townlands
1,697
Registres de recensement
359
Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 898
- Foyers
- 184
- Personnes
- 799 -11%
- Foyers
- 175 -4.9%
À propos
Bellarena is a small townland located in County Londonderry (also known as County Derry) in Northern Ireland, situated in the north-central part of the county. The area is characterized by the typical rolling countryside of the region, with agricultural land, hedgerows, and open fields that form the backbone of the local landscape. The townland sits within the broader geography of East Derry, an area that transitions between the more urbanized zones around Derry city and the rural hinterland. The landscape reflects the region's temperate maritime climate, with green pastoral fields that have long supported farming communities.
The history of Bellarena, like much of County Derry, is intertwined with Ulster's complex past, including the plantation period and subsequent developments in Irish and British history. The townland would have been shaped by the patterns of settlement and land ownership that characterized early modern Ulster, though detailed records specific to Bellarena itself are limited in wider historical documentation. The area remains primarily rural and agricultural in character, reflecting centuries of land use patterns that have defined the region. Place names and local heritage provide connections to this deeper history, though Bellarena itself has not featured prominently in major historical events.
Today, Bellarena functions as part of the wider rural community of East Derry, contributing to the agricultural economy and lifestyle that characterizes the region. The townland is representative of many small communities in County Derry that maintain strong local identities while being integrated into broader municipal structures. For residents and the surrounding area, Bellarena represents the continuation of rural life and farming traditions that remain significant to local culture and economic activity. The significance of such places lies in their role in sustaining community networks, agricultural heritage, and the distinctive character of rural County Derry.
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Juridiction
Irlande du Nord
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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23 townlands enregistrées
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