County of Waterford ((in)County Waterford (ga)Contae Phort Láirge) | |
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The coast west of Dunabrattin Head | |
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Region | Ireland |
Regional capital | Dungarvan |
Area | 1 857 km² |
Population | 113 795 hab. (2011) |
Density | 61,28 inhab./km² |
Spindle | UTC ± 00: 00 |
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the County Waterford is a county of Republic of Ireland.
Understand
County Waterford is located on the southeast coast of the island ofIreland in Republic of Ireland. It is bordered by the County Wexford to the east and the county cork West. Its capital is the city of Dungarvan, but the city of Waterford is the largest in the county.
The south and east of the county is characterized by a plain while the west is more mountainous with the Comeragh mountains rising to an elevation of 760 m.
Regions
Cities
- Ardmore
- Cappoquin
- Dungarvan – County seat.
- Dunmore East – Fishing village.
- Lismore
- Stradbally
- Tramore – Known for its beach, good place for surfing.
- Waterford – Largest city in the county.