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Belfast

District in Northern Ireland

Belfast
District
Population
345,418
Area
133 km²
County Town
Belfast
Population Density
2,597 per km²
CountryNorthern Ireland
TypeDistrict
Admin CentreBelfast
Population345,418
Area133 km²
Density2,597/km²

About Belfast

Belfast is a district in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The administrative centre is Belfast. According to the 2021 Census, Belfast has a population of 345,418 and covers an area of 133 km², giving it a population density of 2,597 people per square kilometre.

Belfast is one of 11 local government districts in Northern Ireland, created in 2015 as part of the reform of public administration. Each district is governed by an elected council responsible for a range of local services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Belfast?

Belfast is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

What is the administrative centre of Belfast?

The administrative centre of Belfast is Belfast.

What is the population of Belfast?

Belfast has a population of 345,418 according to the 2021 Census.

How big is Belfast?

Belfast covers an area of 133 km² (51 square miles).

What type of county is Belfast?

Belfast is a district. Districts are the 11 local government areas in Northern Ireland, reformed in 2015 from the previous 26-district system.