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Waterford No. 1 Urban, Comté de Waterford

District

Waterford No. 1 Urban

Comté de Waterford

35

Streets

3,143

Registres de recensement

640

Foyers

1

Année du recensement

1901 Recensement
Personnes
3,143
Foyers
640

À propos

Waterford No. 1 Urban is a local electoral district located in County Waterford in the southeastern part of Ireland. The district encompasses the urban core of Waterford City, situated along the River Suir as it approaches the Celtic Sea. The landscape is characterized by the river valley setting, with the city built on both banks of the Suir, creating a naturally defined geographical area. The district sits at an important point where the river narrows before its tidal estuary widens, a geographic feature that has been central to the city's development and identity throughout history.

The city of Waterford has deep historical roots extending back over a thousand years. The Viking settlement established here in the 9th century grew into one of Ireland's most significant medieval ports, and the city retains considerable architectural evidence of this period, including sections of its medieval city walls and narrow lanes characteristic of Norman urban planning. The River Suir provided crucial access to trade routes, making Waterford a hub of commerce and cultural exchange. This historic importance has shaped the character of the urban district, with many buildings and street patterns reflecting medieval and early modern urban development.

The district is notable for containing key institutions and landmarks that serve both the city and the wider county. These include civic buildings, cultural venues, and commercial centers that function as focal points for the urban population. The historic character of the area, combined with modern amenities and services, creates a mixed urban environment. The district's waterfront location continues to be significant, with ongoing development and conservation efforts attempting to balance preservation of heritage with contemporary urban needs.

For the local community, Waterford No. 1 Urban serves as the administrative and cultural heart of the city, with the electoral district playing an important role in local governance and representation. The area is home to a diverse population and functions as the primary service center for the city. Its significance extends beyond administrative boundaries, as it represents the continuity of Waterford's role as a regional center and its identity as one of Ireland's historic cities with continuing economic and social importance to its residents and the broader region.

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Comté

Waterford

Juridiction

République d'Irlande

Années de recensement

1901

Streets

35 streets enregistrées

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District
Waterford No. 1 Urban
Comté
Waterford
Irlandais
Port Láirge
Juridiction
République d'Irlande

Registres de recensement

1901 | Rechercher toutes les personnes →

Streets

35
Alexander Street Ballybricken Green Barker Street Barronstrand St. Barronstrand Street Broad Street Carrigeen Lane Lr. Carrigeen Lane Upper Chapel Lane Chapel Lane Little Francis Court Francis Street Gaffneys Lane Gaol Street Georges St. Part of. Georges Street (Pt. of) Gladstone Street Henry Street (Part of) Jenkins Lane Kings Terrace (Part of) Kings Terrace (Pt. of) Little Patrick St. Meeting House Lane Michael Street O'Connell St. (Pt. of) Patrick Street Queens Terrace Sergeants Lane Stephen Street (Pt. of) Thomas Terrace Thomas's Hill Thompson's Lane Walpoles Court Wellington St. Wheelbarrow Lane