Fermanagh and Omagh
§ This page gives an overview of the Fermanagh and Omagh local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Fermanagh and Omagh covers much of southwest Northern Ireland, featuring Lough Erne’s lakelands and the Sperrin Mountains. Enniskillen is the largest town, while Omagh serves as an administrative hub. Tourism, agriculture, and outdoor recreation play key roles in the local economy.
Fermanagh and Omagh Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Fermanagh and Omagh local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Key Facts about Fermanagh and Omagh
What region are Fermanagh and Omagh in? Fermanagh and Omagh are in Northern Ireland, a statistical region and also a country in United Kingdom.
Is Fermanagh and Omagh a city? No, Fermanagh and Omagh is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Fermanagh and Omagh? The local government for this district is: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office (local government district).
▶ Official website of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office 🔗 fermanaghomagh.com
Which police force covers Fermanagh and Omagh? Policing in Fermanagh and Omagh is provided by Police Service of Northern Ireland 🔗 psni.police.uk, which covers all 11 Local Government Districts of Northern Ireland.
Fermanagh and Omagh in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Fermanagh and Omagh is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Northern Ireland
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Northern Ireland
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Fermanagh and Omagh
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Fermanagh and Omagh
Fermanagh and Omagh is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 18 of them are in Northern Ireland. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Fermanagh and Omagh
Fermanagh and Omagh is divided into 40 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ballinamallard
- Belcoo and Garrison
- Belleek and Boa
- Beragh
- Boho, Cleenish and Letterbreen
- Brookeborough
- Camowen
- Castlecoole
- Coolnagard
- Dergmoney
- Derrygonnelly
- Derrylin
- Donagh
- Dromore
- Drumnakilly
- Drumquin
- Ederney and Kesh
- Erne
- Fairy Water
- Fintona
- Florence Court and Kinawley
- Gortin
- Gortrush
- Irvinestown
- Killyclogher
- Lisbellaw
- Lisnarrick
- Lisnaskea
- Maguiresbridge
- Newtownbutler
- Newtownsaville
- Owenkillew
- Portora
- Rosslea
- Rossorry
- Sixmilecross
- Strule
- Tempo
- Termon
- Trillick
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Post Towns in Fermanagh and Omagh
Below is a list of post towns in Fermanagh and Omagh, grouped by postcode area:
- BT ▸ Enniskillen (BT74 / BT92 / BT93 / BT94) ⁞ Omagh (BT78 / BT79)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.