County Cavan
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| Area: | 1,931 km² |
| Capital: | Cavan |
| Code: | CN |
| Population: | 56,546 (2002) |
| Province: | Ulster |
Cavan (Irish: An Cabhán) is a county in the Republic of Ireland. It is one of three counties situated in the province of Ulster without being part of Northern Ireland. It was created by Elizabeth I of England. The county is bordered by County Monaghan, County Leitrim, County Longford, County Meath, County Westmeath in the Republic, and County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. Area: 1,931 km² (746 square miles). Population (census 2002): 56,546.
The county town is Cavan. Other settlements include:
- Arvagh
- Bailieborough, Ballinagh, Ballyjamesduff, Bawnboy Belturbet, Blacklion, Butlersbridge
- Cootehill
- Dowra, Glangevlin
- Kingscourt, Killeshandra
- Mullagh
- Stradone, Shercock
- Virginia
The township of Cavan, Ontario, Canada was named after County Cavan, from which its settlers had emigrated.
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