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Newtown is a very common name for places all around the world! It's like how many people might have the same first name, but for towns, cities, or even neighborhoods. When you see "Newtown," it usually means it was a "new town" or settlement when it was first named. Because it's such a popular name, this page helps you find what you're looking for, whether it's a place, a person, or something else.

Places Called Newtown

Many places across different countries are named Newtown. This name often shows that the settlement was a new addition or development in its area.

Newtowns in Australia

  • Newtown, New South Wales: A suburb in Sydney, a big city in Australia.
  • Newtown, Queensland (Toowoomba): A suburb in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • Newtown, Victoria: A suburb of Geelong, a city in Victoria.

Newtowns in Canada

  • Newtown, Newfoundland and Labrador: A small community in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Newtowns in India

  • New Town, Kolkata: A planned area in Kolkata, one of India's largest cities.

Newtowns in Ireland

Ireland has many places named Newtown, as it was a very common way to name new settlements long ago.

  • Newtown, County Cork: A census town in County Cork.
  • Newtown, County Laois: A place in County Laois.
  • Newtown, County Westmeath: A townland in County Westmeath.

Newtowns in New Zealand

Newtowns in South Africa

  • Newtown, Johannesburg: A cultural hub and district in Johannesburg, a major city in South Africa.

Newtowns in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom also has many places called Newtown.

  • Newtown, Birmingham: A district in the large city of Birmingham, England.
  • Newtown, Cardiff: A part of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales.
  • Newtown, Isle of Wight: A small historic village on the Isle of Wight, England.
  • Newtown, Powys: A town in Wales, known for its history and location by the River Severn.

Newtowns in the United States

The United States has several places named Newtown.

People Named Newtown

  • Jack Newtown: This is a nickname for Jacques Villeneuve, a famous race car driver who won the Formula One World Championship.

Art, Entertainment, and Media

  • Newtown: This is the name of a fictional town in the cartoon show Benjamin The Elephant.
  • Newtown: This is the name of a music EP (which is like a mini-album) released in 2014 by a Japanese band called Folks.

Other Uses of Newtown

  • Battle of Newtown: This was an important battle during the American Revolutionary War, which took place in 1779 in what is now New York.

See also

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