Inchamakinna facts for kids
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Native name:
Inse Mic Cionaith
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 Inchamakinna
Location in island of Ireland
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| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 53°16′50″N 9°37′10″W / 53.28056°N 9.61944°W |
| Administration | |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | Galway |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (2006) |
Inchamakinna is a small island located in County Galway, Ireland. It is found in the big Atlantic Ocean. The island's name in the Irish language is Inse Mic Cionaith.
Life on Inchamakinna
Inchamakinna is an island that used to have people living on it. However, it is now an uninhabited island, meaning no one lives there anymore.
Island Population Changes
The number of people living on Inchamakinna has changed a lot over time. Here's a quick look at how the population grew and shrank:
- In 1841, there were 41 people living on the island.
- By 1851, the population dropped to just 11 people. This was a big change!
- For many years, the population stayed quite small, often around 7 to 12 people.
- In the 1920s and 1930s, the number of residents went up again, reaching 31 in 1926 and 36 in 1946.
- The highest population recorded was 48 people in 1956.
- After 1971, when 37 people lived there, the population quickly became zero.
- Since 1979, no one has lived on Inchamakinna. This has been the case up to 2006, which is the last time the population was counted.
It's interesting to see how islands like Inchamakinna can change from being busy communities to quiet, empty places over the years.
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