Ward in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.792, -6.577 |
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| Population: | 2,263 |
| Dialling code: | 02879 (Magherafelt) |
Castledawson is a ward and village set in the heart of Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland, sitting on the banks of the River Moyola. The settlement grew up around a Dawson family stronghold and retains a compact centre of historic streets, bridges and riverside views, with easy road links to nearby market towns such as Magherafelt and the city of Derry/Londonderry.
Locally the economy is rooted in agriculture, small shops and light industry, with many residents commuting to larger towns for work; community life is bolstered by schools, churches and active sports clubs. The area’s mix of pastoral surroundings, riverside walks and historic associations gives it a quietly traditional character while continuing to adapt to modern social and economic patterns.
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