Swords, Leinster

Ireland

Regional capital53.4597° N, 6.2181° W

Located in Leinster, Ireland, Swords is a regional capital. It is home to 42,738 people.

Population42,738

ProvinceLeinster

Coordinates53.4597° N, 6.2181° W

CountryIreland

Rank in Ireland#8 of 12,159

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Nearest Airports

Dublin Airport

DUBInternational

4.5 km away

Ballyboughal Aerodrome

EIBALocal

5.3 km away

Ellistown Airstrip

IE-0057Local

9 km away

About Swords

The location of Swords corresponds to 53.46° N, 6.22° W, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is within the Leinster area of Ireland.

Among the 12,159 cities of Ireland, Swords holds position #8 with a population of 42,738.

Cities in Leinster

Leinster is one of Ireland's administrative regions. Swords is one of its main cities, along with Dublin, South Dublin, Tallaght. Swords has 42,738 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is DUB.

Dublin1,024,027 South Dublin278,749 Tallaght80,339 Drogheda40,956 Dundalk39,004 Bray32,600 Dún Laoghaire26,525 Navan24,545 Carlow24,272 Droichead Nua22,742

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Swords?

Swords has a population of 42,738. It ranks #8 in Ireland by population.

What province or state is Swords in?

Swords is located in Leinster, Ireland.

Where is Swords located?

Swords is located at coordinates 53.46° N, 6.22° W in Leinster, Ireland.

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