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Craigavon
Craigavon (ˌkreɪɡˈævən) n (Placename) a district in central Northern Ireland, in Co Armagh. Pop: 57 685 (2001). Area: 279 sq km (108 sq miles)Craigavon
Craigavon, town (1991 pop. 11,000) and district, S central Northern Ireland. Craigavon was designated one of the new townsnew towns, planned urban communities in Great Britain, developed by long-term loans from the central government and first authorized by the New Towns Act of 1946. The chief purpose of the act was to reduce congestion in the great cities (or at least prevent its increase) through ..... Click the link for more information. in 1962, primarily to stimulate economic growth. Named after Northern Ireland's first prime minister, James Craig, the town has important fruit-growing and livestock industries. Other manufactures include textiles, metal fabrication, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and automotive parts. The Craigavon district is a major economic center in Northern Ireland.Craigavon a district in central Northern Ireland, in Co. Armagh. Pop.: 57 685 (2001). Area: 279 sq. km (108 sq. miles) |