Macosquin Explained

Official Name:Macosquin
Irish Name:Maigh Choscáin
Static Image Name:St Mary's Church of Ireland, Macosquin - geograph.org.uk - 529704.jpg
Static Image Caption:St Mary's Church of Ireland
Coordinates:55.1°N -6.707°W
Irish Grid Reference:C824287
Belfast Distance Mi:57
Population:600
Unitary Northern Ireland:Causeway Coast and Glens
Country:Northern Ireland
Post Town:COLERAINE
Postcode Area:BT
Postcode District:BT51
Dial Code:028
Constituency Westminster:Londonderry East
Constituency Ni Assembly:Londonderry East
Lieutenancy Northern Ireland:County Londonderry
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Macosquin [1] [2] is a small village, townland, and civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is 4km (02miles) south-west of Coleraine, on the road to Limavady. In the 2011 Census it had a population of 614 people. The area is known for its caves and springs.[3] It is situated within Causeway Coast and Glens district.

History

Following fast growth in the 1950s and 1960s the village had a peak population of over 800 in the 1970s, but this has shrunk to a 2011 population of 614.

Churches

The nearest religious buildings in Macosquin village or district are:

2001 Census

Macosquin is classified as a small village or hamlet by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (i.e. with population between 500 and 1,000 people). On Census day 2011 there were 614 people living in Macosquin. Of these:

For more details see: NI Neighbourhood Information

See also

References

  1. http://www.placenamesni.org/resultsdetail.phtml?entry=2146 Placenames NI
  2. http://www.logainm.ie/57729.aspx Placenames Database of Ireland
  3. Web site: Portrush Whiterocks Beach - DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk - family things to do with kids in Portrush. www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk. 2016-02-06.

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