Ward in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.524, -5.743 |
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| Population: | 9,190 |
| Dialling code: | 02897 (Saintfield) |
Comber South is an electoral ward in the Ards and North Down council area of Northern Ireland, covering the southern part of the market town of Comber and the surrounding rural hinterland. The ward sits close to Strangford Lough and the River Enler, offering a mix of rolling farmland, coastal influence and a compact town centre with Georgian streets and local shops; the area still celebrates its agricultural roots, notably the locally famous Comber early potatoes.
Economically the ward combines farming and small local businesses with a significant commuter contingent travelling to Belfast and Newtownards, supported by good road links. Socially it is a blend of long-established rural communities and newer families, with active schools, community groups and outdoor recreation options linked to the lough and surrounding countryside.
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