160
Streets
15,121
Registres de recensement
3,008
Foyers
2
Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 7,141
- Foyers
- 1,423
- Personnes
- 7,980 +11.7%
- Foyers
- 1,585 +11.4%
À propos
Coleraine is a town located in County Londonderry (also known as County Derry) in Northern Ireland, situated in the north-west of the island. The town lies on the River Bann, a significant waterway that has shaped settlement patterns and commerce in the region for centuries. The landscape around Coleraine is characteristic of much of County Derry, with rolling countryside, farmland, and access to the Causeway Coast to the north. The town serves as an important hub for the surrounding district, which extends across a substantial area of the county and includes several smaller villages and rural communities.
The history of Coleraine stretches back centuries, though the town as it exists today was substantially developed during the Ulster Plantation of the early 17th century, when English and Scottish settlers were granted land in Ulster. The town's name derives from Irish origins, and the River Bann crossing has long been strategically significant. The area has experienced considerable development over the past few centuries, particularly during the industrial era when river-based trade was important. Like much of Northern Ireland, Coleraine has navigated significant social and political changes, particularly during the latter 20th century.
Coleraine is perhaps most notably known as the home of the University of Ulster's Coleraine campus, which was established in the 1960s as part of educational expansion in Northern Ireland. The university has been a major employer and brought younger populations and academic activity to the town. Beyond the university, the town centre hosts local shops, services, and facilities that serve the wider district. The proximity to the Causeway Coast and attractions such as the Giant's Causeway has made the surrounding area increasingly significant for tourism in recent decades.
For the local community, Coleraine functions as a key administrative, commercial, and cultural centre for the district. The town provides employment, educational opportunities, and services for people across the surrounding rural areas. The River Bann continues to feature prominently in the town's identity and character. Like many regional towns in Northern Ireland, Coleraine has had to adapt to economic and social changes, but it remains an important focal point for the communities of County Derry's northern areas.
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Juridiction
Irlande du Nord
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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160 streets enregistrées
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