Armagh
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| Armagh shown within Northern Ireland | |
| Population | 14,749 (2011 Census) |
| Irish grid reference | H876455 |
| • Belfast | 33 mi (53 km) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ARMAGH |
| Postcode district | BT60, BT61 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
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| NI Assembly | |
| Website | armagh.gov.uk |
Armagh (/ɑːrˈmɑː/ ar-MAH; from Irish Ard Mhacha, meaning "Macha's height" [aɾˠd̪ˠ ˈwaxə]) is the county town of County Armagh in Northern Ireland, as well as a civil parish. It is the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland – the seat of the Archbishops of Armagh, the Primates of All Ireland for both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland. In ancient times, nearby Navan Fort (Eamhain Mhacha) was a pagan ceremonial site and one of the great royal capitals of Gaelic Ireland. Today, Armagh is home to two cathedrals (both named after Saint Patrick) and the Armagh Observatory, and is known for its Georgian architecture.
Although classed as a medium-sized town, Armagh was given city status in 1994 and Lord Mayoralty status in 2012, both by Queen Elizabeth II. It had a population of 14,749 people in the 2011 Census, making it the least-populated city in Northern Ireland and the fourth smallest in the United Kingdom.
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