Newtownards is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated on the Ards Peninsula at the northern tip of Strangford Lough. It lies about 10 miles east of Belfast and has a population of nearly 30,000 as of the 2021 Census.
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Newtownards is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland, situated on the Ards Peninsula at the northern tip of Strangford Lough. The town lies approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of Belfast and is part of the civil parish of Newtownards and the historic baronies of Ards Lower and Castlereagh Lower. It falls within the Ards and North Down Borough and had a population of 29,677 according to the 2021 Census. The locality is identified by the BT 23 postcode, indicating its position within the Northern Ireland postal system. Residents benefit from the town’s proximity to the sea and its inclusion in a well‑defined borough, offering a blend of rural charm and access to larger urban centres. The setting on the peninsula provides scenic views of Strangford Lough, while the town’s demographic data suggests a stable community with a substantial population base.