County Cavan
| County Cavan Contae an Chabháin |
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| Province: | Ulster | |
| County seat: | Cavan | |
| Code: | CN | |
| Area: | 1,931 km² | |
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Population (2006) |
63,961 | |
| Website: www.cavancoco.ie | ||
County Cavan (Contae an Chabháin in Irish) is a county in Ireland.
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Location
It is one of three counties situated in the province of Ulster without being part of Northern Ireland. The county is bordered by County Monaghan, County Leitrim, County Longford, County Meath, County Westmeath and County Fermanagh. Area: 1,931 km² (746 square miles). Population (census 2006): 63,961. The county town is Cavan.
Statistics
The county has a population of 63,961 (2006 preliminary census data),[1] and covers an area of 1,931 km². The average density of population is 29.9 persons per km². Cavan is divided into Four County Electoral Areas: Bailieborough, Ballyjamesduff, Belturbet and Cavan. There are three Town Councils: Cavan Town, Belturbet and Cootehill.[2]
History
Cavan formed the Eastern half of the kingdom of Breifne.
Towns and villages in County Cavan
- Arvagh
- Bailieborough
- Ballinagh
- Ballyconnell
- Ballyhaise
- Ballyjamesduff
- Bawnboy
- Belturbet
- Blacklion
- Butlersbridge
- Cavan
- Cootehill
- Crossdoney
- Dowra
- Glangevlin
- Kilcogy
- Killeshandra
- Kilnaleck
- Kingscourt
- Lough Gowna
- Milltown
- Mullagh
- Mountnugent
- Redhills
- Shercock
- Swanlinbar
- Virginia
The township of Cavan, Ontario, Canada was named after County Cavan, from which its settlers had emigrated.
Famous places
- Magh Slécht
- Castle Saunderson
References
- ↑ "Census 2006 Preliminary report" (pdf). Stationery Office, Dublin, Ireland.
- ↑ "Cavan County Council website".
See also
- List of abbeys and priories in the Republic of Ireland (County Cavan)
External links
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