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Townlands
3,219
Registres de recensement
606
Foyers
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 1,643
- Foyers
- 297
- Personnes
- 1,576 -4.1%
- Foyers
- 309 +4%
À propos
Balla is a small rural district located in County Mayo in the west of Ireland, situated in the province of Connacht. The area lies in the midlands of County Mayo, positioned between the towns of Castlebar to the south and Ballina to the north. The landscape is characteristic of the wider Mayo region, featuring rolling countryside, farmland, and moorland typical of the Irish west. The district is relatively accessible, with road connections linking it to nearby larger towns and settlements, though it remains primarily rural and agricultural in character.
The area has a long history rooted in Irish rural life and land use, with settlement patterns reflecting the traditional agrarian economy of the west of Ireland. Like much of County Mayo, Balla's development has been shaped by its relationship to the land, with farming and pastoral activities forming the backbone of the local community for generations. The broader region has historical significance within Irish context, particularly relating to the social and economic patterns that developed in Connacht over centuries, though specific historical events particular to Balla district itself are not well-documented in widely available sources.
Balla serves as a functioning rural community with local infrastructure supporting the surrounding population, including schools, churches, and small businesses typical of Irish townlands. The district remains primarily agricultural, with farming continuing as a significant economic activity for residents. As with many rural Irish communities, Balla reflects broader patterns of rural life in the west, where local networks and community connections remain important to daily life and social structure.
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- Comté
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Juridiction
République d'Irlande
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Années de recensement
1901, 1911
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- Balla
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- Mayo
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- République d'Irlande
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