Ballycastle
A community guide to Ballycastle in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom.
- Population
- 5,566 residents
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Country
- the United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 55.2044, -6.2430
Overview
Ballycastle is a populated place in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom. The community supports 5,566 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Northern Ireland. Its position within the broader regional network gives Ballycastle a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
History
The history of Ballycastle is bound up with the broader story of Northern Ireland. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United Kingdom, Ballycastle has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Ballycastle sits at approximate coordinates 55.2044 latitude and -6.2430 longitude within Northern Ireland. The terrain and natural features around Ballycastle reflect those typical of its part of the United Kingdom, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Northern Ireland road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Economy and services
The economy of Ballycastle reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Northern Ireland. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. Businesses based in Ballycastle draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.