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Swatragh
Village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Swatragh (from Irish an Suaitreach, meaning 'billeted soldier')[1][2][3] is a small village and townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Swatragh is on the main A29 road north of Maghera, and is situated within Mid-Ulster District. The population was 438 in the 2011 Census. The village has three churches: one Roman Catholic, one Church of Ireland, and one Presbyterian. The Catholic and Church of Ireland churches are listed buildings. St John's is the local primary school.
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![]() Swatragh Church of Ireland | |
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Population | 438 (2011 Census) |
• Belfast | 43 mi (69 km) |
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Country | Northern Ireland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | MAGHERA |
Postcode district | BT46 |
Dialling code | 028 |
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Swatragh's name in Irish, an Suaitreach, is derived from a shortened form of Baile an tSuaitrigh meaning "townland of the billeted soldier".