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Jurby (Manx: Jourbee) is a parish of the Isle of Man and has, according to the 2006 census 659 (2001 census 677), residents.
It is largely an agricultural district on the north-north-western coast of the island but also has an industrial park. It is home to the Isle of Man's new prison, which is expected to open late 2007.
The parish is one of three in the sheading of Michael. The other two are Ballaugh and Michael.
An airfield - Jurby Airfield – exists in Jurby and was originally used as a Royal Air Force training base in World War II. Often, it is now used as a car racing circuit.
As of April 2008, Jurby will be the site of the new Isle of Man prison, capable of housing approx. 138 inmates. Apart from men, the prison will also be taking juveniles and women. The extensive facilities appropriate for a modern prison will be available on site, including sports and education facilities as well as a working medical facility.
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