How many wards are there in Belfast?
Electoral wards Belfast has had 51 wards since May 1973, which were revised in May 1985 and again in May 1993. Wards are the smallest administrative unit in Northern Ireland and are set by the Local Government Boundaries Commissioner and reviewed every 8–10 years. The wards were redrawn for the 2014 elections.
Which areas of Belfast are Catholic?
As you can see, west Belfast is mainly Catholic, in most areas over 90%. For many years, the Catholic population expanded to the southwest, but in recent years it has started expanding around the Shankill and into north Belfast. The east of the city is predominantly Protestant, typically 90% or more.
What county is south Belfast in?
The majority of Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, is in County Antrim, with the remainder being in County Down.
What are the rough areas of Belfast?
The Limestone Road is an interface (on one side is a nationalist area, the other a unionist enclave) and should be avoided at night due to occasional violence. It is best to avoid the nationalist Ardoyne area at night, especially the interface area which links it with the Crumlin Road and Shankill areas of the city.
What parts of Belfast are in Co Down?
County Down is now divided into the districts of Belfast City, Ards and North Down, Newry Mourne and Down, and Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon which is mostly in County Armagh.
How many wards are there in Northern Ireland?
582 Wards
There are 582 Wards in Northern Ireland. They are also referred to as Electoral Wards.
What parts of Belfast are in County Antrim?
The city Hall , main courthouse and Belfast Castle are in the Co Antrim part while the Assemby or government sits at Stormontv which is on the Co. Down side. This is all academic as it is a Borough with its own Council and MPs.
Is Portrush Antrim County?
Portrush (from Irish: Port Rois, meaning ‘port of the promontory’) is a small seaside resort town on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It neighbours the resort of Portstewart.
The electoral wards of Belfast are subdivisions of the city, used primarily for statistics and elections. Belfast had 51 wards from May 1973, which were revised in May 1985 and again in May 1993.
When did South Belfast become a constituency?
See the 1983-92 South Belfast results, the 1973-82 South Belfast results and the 1950-1970 South Belfast results. The constituency was expanded a little in 1983, rather more in 1995, and more again in 2009 when it gained four Castlereagh wards from East Belfast, and two from Strangford.
What is a ward in Northern Ireland?
Wards are the smallest administrative unit in Northern Ireland and are set by the Local Government Boundaries Commissioner and reviewed every 8–12 years. Wards are used to create constituencies for local government authorities, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the House of Commons of the United Kingdom.
How many aldermen are in Belfast?
From 1928 until May 1973, Belfast was divided into 15 wards, each represented by a total of four aldermen or councillors. The 15 wards were Duncairn, Dock, Clifton, Shankill, Court, Woodvale, Smithfield, Falls, Saint Anne’s, Saint George’s, Windsor, Cromac, Ormeau, Pottinger and Victoria.