Naas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Naas
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Town
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St. David's Church of Ireland
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Country | Ireland |
Province | Leinster |
County | County Kildare |
Dáil Éireann | Kildare North |
Elevation | 114 m (374 ft) |
Population
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• Urban | 20,573 |
Irish Grid Reference | N893196 |
An Nás ( Irish: Nás na Ríogh or An Nás) is the county town of County Kildare, Ireland. With a population of over 23,000 it is the largest town in the County of Kildare. It is a major commuter belt town, with many people living in Naas and working in Dublin. The nearby M7 motorway, which bypasses Naas and connects Dublin to the South and Southwest, is one of the busiest routes in the country.
Images for kids
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"Perpetual Motion", located at the north end of the Naas bypass, created by Rachel Joynt and Remco de Fouw in 1995.
See also
In Spanish: Naas para niños
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