Galway, Connacht

Ireland

Regional capital53.2724° N, 9.0510° W

Galway is a regional capital in Connacht, Ireland. The recorded population is 83,456.

Population83,456

ProvinceConnacht

Coordinates53.2724° N, 9.0510° W

CountryIreland

Rank in Ireland#5 of 12,159

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Nearest Airports

Cregboy Airstrip

IE-0056Local

8.7 km away

Craughwell Airfield

IE-0054Local

24.3 km away

Connemara Regional Airport

NNRLocal

28.1 km away

About Galway

At coordinates 53.27° N, 9.05° W, Galway lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Connacht in Ireland.

Galway has 83,456 inhabitants, making it the #5 most populated locality in Ireland out of 12,159 registered.

Cities in Connacht

The Connacht region of Ireland is home to Galway and other cities such as Sligo, Castlebar, Ballina. Galway has 83,456 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is IE-0056.

Sligo19,199 Castlebar12,874 Ballina10,087 Tuam9,647 Ballinasloe6,662 Westport6,198 Roscommon5,693 Loughrea5,556 Oranmore4,990 Athenry4,445

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#1 Dublin1,024,027 #2 South Dublin278,749 #3 Cork190,384 #4 Limerick94,192 #5 Galway83,456

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Galway?

Galway has a population of 83,456. It ranks #5 in Ireland by population.

What province or state is Galway in?

Galway is located in Connacht, Ireland.

Where is Galway located?

Galway is located at coordinates 53.27° N, 9.05° W in Connacht, Ireland.

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