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Newry North Urban, Comté de Down

District

Newry North Urban

Comté de Down

45

Streets

5,661

Registres de recensement

1,232

Foyers

2

Années de recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
2,917
Foyers
645
1911 Recensement
Personnes
2,744 -5.9%
Foyers
587 -9%

À propos

Newry North Urban is a district located in County Down in Northern Ireland, situated in the northeastern part of the island of Ireland. The area forms part of the Newry, Mourne and Down council area and is characterized by its position near the border with the Republic of Ireland. The landscape around Newry is marked by its proximity to the Mourne Mountains to the southeast and the River Newry, which has historically served as both a waterway and a geographical feature of considerable importance. The terrain is typical of the broader Down region, with rolling countryside giving way to more urban development in the settled areas.

Newry itself has deep historical roots, with evidence of settlement dating back centuries. The town developed significantly around its canal, which was constructed in the 18th century as one of Ireland's earliest canal projects, reflecting its importance as a commercial and trading center. The Anglo-Norman period saw the establishment of fortifications in the area, and the subsequent development of the town was closely tied to its strategic location and transport connections. Over time, Newry grew from a smaller settlement into a more substantial urban center serving the surrounding region.

The district contains various residential neighborhoods and community areas that reflect both historical development and more contemporary expansion. Local amenities, schools, and services serve the population, while the broader Newry area has developed as a significant shopping and commercial hub for the region. The presence of both historical architecture and modern infrastructure demonstrates the layered development of the district over different periods. The Newry Canal and associated towpaths remain important features for both heritage and recreation.

For the local community, Newry North Urban functions as part of a broader urban center that provides employment, services, and social infrastructure for residents across the district and surrounding areas. The community maintains connections to its historical heritage while adapting to contemporary needs and development. The district's location between the border regions makes it culturally and economically significant, serving as a crossing point and market town that draws people from both sides of the border for trade and services.

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Comté

Down

Juridiction

Irlande du Nord

Années de recensement

1901, 1911

Streets

45 streets enregistrées

Emplacement du district

OpenStreetMap

Détails

District
Newry North Urban
Comté
Down
Irlandais
An Dún
Juridiction
Irlande du Nord