Benbecula: Island of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK
Benbecula (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn nam Fadhla) is an island of the Outer Hebrides in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Scotland.
It forms part of the area administered by the Western Isles Council.
| Gaelic name |  Beinn nam Fadhla (help·info) |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | pennyland of the fords |
| Location | |
  Benbecula Benbecula shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | 25 |
| Coordinates | 57°26′46″N 7°19′12″W / 57.446°N 7.320°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uists and Barra |
| Area | 8,203 hectares (31.7 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 16 |
| Highest elevation | Ruaval 124 metres (407 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,219 |
| Population rank | 12 |
| Largest settlement | Balivanich |
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| References | |
In the 2001 census it had a resident population of 1,249, with a sizable percentage of Roman Catholics. This is slightly unusual because the Highlands and Islands is generally the religious territory of the Wee Frees, the Free Church of Scotland and its various offshoots.
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