Newry and Armagh
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Overview ⁞ Newry and Armagh combines mountain scenery, fertile farmland, and vibrant towns. Newry, a thriving city near the Mourne Mountains and the Ring of Gullion, offers shopping, entertainment, and historic sites such as Bagenal’s Castle. Armagh, known as Ireland’s ecclesiastical capital, features two magnificent cathedrals, the Planetarium, and Georgian architecture. The surrounding countryside is ideal for hiking, cycling, and exploring heritage trails. This area offers a diverse mix of culture, history, and natural beauty.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Newry and Armagh parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in Newry and Armagh
Newry and Armagh is divided into 23 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Ballybot
- Bessbrook
- Camlough
- Cathedral
- Crossmaglen
- Damolly
- Demesne
- Drumalane
- Fathom
- Forkhill
- Hamiltonsbawn
- Keady
- Markethill
- Mullaghbane
- Navan
- Newtownhamilton
- Richhill
- Seagahan
- St. Patrick's
- Tandragee
- The Mall
- Whitecross
Newry and Armagh is a constituency that covers these wards in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon / Newry, Mourne and Down.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Northern Ireland (Number) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 28,834 | 25.64% | 436,622 | 22.74% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,297 | 7.38% | 149,248 | 7.77% |
| 25 to 34 | 13,436 | 11.95% | 240,231 | 12.51% |
| 35 to 49 | 22,179 | 19.72% | 374,384 | 19.50% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,100 | 18.76% | 377,415 | 19.65% |
| 65 and over | 18,600 | 16.54% | 342,482 | 17.83% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Northern Ireland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 109,266 | 97.78% | 96.55% |
| Mixed | 560 | 0.50% | 0.76% |
| Irish Traveller | 455 | 0.41% | 0.14% |
| Other ethnicities | 292 | 0.26% | 0.19% |
| Chinese | 276 | 0.25% | 0.50% |
| Indian | 225 | 0.20% | 0.52% |
| Black African | 136 | 0.12% | 0.42% |
| Other Asian | 117 | 0.10% | 0.28% |
| Filipino | 113 | 0.10% | 0.23% |
| Roma | 106 | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Black Other | 93 | 0.08% | 0.16% |
| Pakistani | 60 | 0.05% | 0.08% |
| Arab | 48 | 0.04% | 0.10% |
Newry and Armagh compared with other constituencies
Newry and Armagh has a population of 112,446 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, Newry and Armagh has a population higher than 445, lower than 131, and similar to 74 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).