Coontie Doun (Contae an Dúin in Erse - meanin Coonty o the Fort) is ane o the nine coonties that maks up Ulster an ane o the sax coonties that maks up Northren Ireland.
The coontie forms an area o 2,448 km² (945 square mile). It lees in the Stewartry o Ulster. The coontie toun is Dounpatrick an the lairgest toun is Bangor. Coonties isna admeenistrative units o govrenment in Northren Ireland - see Local government in Northren Ireland for details o the 26 local govrenment destricts.
Coontie Doun Contae an Dúin Coontie Doon / Countie Doun | |
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Motto(s): | |
Kintra | Unitit Kinrick |
Region | Northren Ireland |
Province | Ulster |
Coonty seat | Dounpatrick |
Area | |
• Total | 2448 km2 (945 sq mi) |
Area rank | 12t |
Population (2001) | 492,840 |
• Rank | 4t |
Contae an Dúin is the Irish name, Countie Doun an Coontie Doon are Ulster Scots spellins. |
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