Ballaugh
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| Ballaugh shown within the Isle of Man | |
| Population | 1,042 (2006 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SC345936 |
| Parish | Ballaugh |
| Sheading | Michael |
| Crown dependency | Isle of Man |
| Post town | ISLE OF MAN |
| Postcode district | IM7 |
| Dialling code | 01624 |
| Police | Isle of Man |
| Fire | Isle of Man |
| Ambulance | Isle of Man |
| House of Keys | Michael |
Ballaugh (/bəˈlɑːf/ bə-LAHF; from Manx Balley ny Loughey, meaning 'town of the lake') is a small village on the Isle of Man in the parish of the same name. It is the only village in the parish.
The village is situated on the main A3 Castletown to Ramsey road (this part of which forms part of the Snaefell Mountain Course used during the annual TT and Manx Grand Prix races) about seven miles west of Ramsey. The road crosses Ballaugh Bridge, a hump-backed bridge, in the village. It is a favourite spectator spot, and is always accessible via the A10 road and A13 road when the TT Course is closed for racing.
There is one pub in Ballaugh - the "Raven" - and one convenience store, operated by Spar, which incorporates a post office.
The village has one primary school, Ballaugh School, for children between the ages of 4 and 11. Currently the school has about 80 pupils. After year six pupils generally attend either Queen Elizabeth II High School in Peel or Ramsey Grammar School in Ramsey.
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