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Second World War [ edit] Main article: Belfast Blitz [187] The recent dramatic rise in house prices has made these reforms unpopular.[188]. It is home to Botanic Gardens and the Ulster Museum, which was reopened in 2009 after major redevelopment. [213] A combination of relative peace, international investment and an active promotion of arts and culture is attracting more tourists to Belfast than ever before. [9], The name Belfast derives from the Irish Bal Feirsde, later spelt Bal Feirste (Irish pronunciation:[bel f()t]). The report by Atkins & KPMG, however, said there would be the option of migrating to light rail in the future should the demand increase. He added that the surge in the number of people holding Irish passports was influenced by Brexit. It features a criss-cross of escalators and suspended walkways and nine high-tech galleries. [36] But also common to this "industrial triangle" were traditions of labour militancy. 63.84% were economically active, 36.16% were economically inactive; 5.59% were unemployed, of these 43.56% were long-term unemployed. In 2021, the proportion of residents who identified as Catholic was 43%, 12% Presbyterian, 8% for the Church of Ireland, 3% Methodist, 6% of Christian religions, 3% other religions and 24% no religion or not stated. [195] It showed that Belfast has 0.70 cars per household compared to figures of 1.18 in the East and 1.14 in the West of Northern Ireland. [10] The sandbar formed at the confluence (at present-day Donegall Quay) of two rivers: the Lagan, which flows into Belfast Lough, and the Farset, a tributary of the Lagan. Taking in Dublin Road, Great Victoria Street, Shaftesbury Square and Bradbury Place, it contains some of the best bars and restaurants in the city. Belfast Zoo is owned by Belfast City Council. [201], In April 2008, the Department for Regional Development reported on a plan for a light-rail system, similar to that in Dublin. Dr David Marshall, director of Census and population statistics at the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, Catholics outnumber Protestants in Northern Ireland for the first time since the partition of the island, census figures show. [31][32] With their American kinsmen, the region's Presbyterians were to share a growing disaffection from the Crown. [75] The Castlereagh Hills overlook the city on the southeast. The Forest of Belfast is a partnership between government and local groups, set up in 1992 to manage and conserve the city's parks and open spaces. [105] The Queen's Quarter in south Belfast is named after Queen's University. [130] Other attractions in the park include the Tropical Ravine, a humid jungle glen built in 1889, rose gardens and public events ranging from live opera broadcasts to pop concerts. There are 184 primary, secondary and grammar schools in the city. [225], Belfast has several notable sports teams playing a diverse variety of sports such as football, Gaelic games, rugby, cricket, and ice hockey. Median Age The median age for Belfast residents is 60.1 years young. [254], There is a tourist information centre located at Donegall Square North.[255]. Over 60 conferences took place that year with 30,000 people helping contribute to a record 45million pounds for the local economy. The number of people aged 65 or more rose by over 60,000, to nearly one-third of a million people in Census 2021, a near 25% increase on 2011 and demonstrates the scale of population change due to ageing. By the early 19th century, Belfast was a major port. It is served by two airports: George Best Belfast City Airport, 3 miles (5 kilometres) from the city centre, and Belfast International Airport 15 miles (24 kilometres) west of the city. [118] The restaurant panels in the Crown Bar were originally made for Britannic, the sister ship of the Titanic,[116] built in Belfast. Ed. [38] This period of communal violence (1920-22) was commonly referred to as the Belfast Pogrom . Dr Marshall said academic research following the 2011 census also found evidence of an increasing number of people who would have previously described themselves as Protestant choosing to identify as having no religion. The zoo also carries out important conservation work and takes part in European and international breeding programmes which help to ensure the survival of many species under threat. [143], The 2001 census recorded 81,650 people from Catholic backgrounds and 79,650 people from Protestant backgrounds of working age living in Belfast. There are a number of Irish language Primary schools and one secondary school in Belfast. The remaining 9.3% or 177,400 people neither belonged to nor were brought up in any religion. [253], In 2018, six hotels were opened, with the biggest in Northern Ireland, the 53million Grand Central Hotel Belfast officially open to the public. [142] These two distinct cultural communities have both contributed significantly to the city's culture. [210] In 2003, Belfast had an unsuccessful bid for the 2008 European Capital of Culture. [28], Reluctant to let valuable crop go to seed, flax growers and linen merchants benefited from a three-way exchange. [162] Like many British cities dependent on traditional heavy industry, Belfast suffered serious decline since the 1960s, exacerbated greatly in the 1970s and 1980s by the Troubles. The IRA ceasefire in 1994 and the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 have given investors increased confidence to invest in Belfast. [72] Superseded by the River Lagan as the more important river in the city, the Farset now languishes in obscurity, under High Street. [146] The population density in 2011 was 24.88 people/hectare (compared to 1.34 for the rest of Northern Ireland). The statistics show that over the last ten years the population increased by over 90,000 people from 1.811 million to 1.903 million or by five per cent. [216] The language is heavily promoted in the city and is particularly visible in the Falls Road area, where the signs on both the iconic black taxis and on the public buses are bilingual. A seasonal sailing to Douglas, Isle of Man is operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Belfast: Directed by Kenneth Branagh. [33] In hopes of French assistance, in 1798 the Society organised a republican insurrection. Lloyd George, Parnell and Patrick Pearse all attended political rallies there. [152][153], Ethnic minority communities have been in Belfast since the 1930s. [44] The new welfare state contributed, in turn, to rising expectations; in the 1960s, a possible factor in new and growing protest over the Unionist government's record on civil and political rights. British Business Bank report reveals external finance among Northern Ireland smaller businesses increased significantly from 45% during Q3 2021 to 56% in Q3 2022, the only UK region to see a rise The metro area population of Edinburgh in 2021 was 543,000, a 1.12% increase from 2020. Census figures detailing the national identity, passports and religious make-up of Northern Ireland show a population more diverse than ever before. Public outrage, however, defeated the proposal of the greatest of the merchant houses, Cunningham and Greg, to commission ships for the Middle Passage.[30]. [8], The age demographics of Belfast is different to the rest of the constituent country, 18% were aged 0 to 14, 37% aged 15 to 39, 30% aged 40 to 64 and 15% aged 65 and above. [43] In addition to the public construction, this provided for universal health care, comprehensive social security, and "revolutionised access" to secondary and further education. [150], The highest levels of segregation in the city are in west Belfast with many areas greater than 90% Catholic. The Census 2021 population is recorded at 1,903,175 people, up from 1,810,863 people in 2011. All four extend beyond the city boundaries to include parts of Castlereagh, Lisburn and Newtownabbey districts. [117] Work has started on the taller Obel Tower, which already surpasses the height of Windsor House in its unfinished state. In the mid-17th century, Belfast exported beef, butter, hides, tallow and corn and it imported coal, cloth, wine, brandy, paper, timber and tobacco. Further information about the population structure: Males Females 48.7% 51.3% 0-17 years 18-64 years 65+ years 21.3% 63.9% Males Females See also: Belfast - with settlements Located in: Northern Ireland country Ethnicity figures also show that the white population of Belfast has fallen from 97 per cent in 2011 to 93 per cent in 2021. Previously, the city was exclusively white (categorised as a simplified ethnic group within Northern Ireland) at 98% white in 2001, however by 2021, this had dropped down to 93%. Among the city's grandest buildings are two former banks: Ulster Bank in Waring Street (built in 1860) and Northern Bank, in nearby Donegall Street (built in 1769). This was followed by the drilling and eventual arming of a 100,000-strong Ulster Volunteer Force. Musicians and bands who have written songs about or dedicated to Belfast include [151] Areas where segregated working-class areas meet are known as interface areas and sometimes marked by peace lines. This group has increased in size from 2011 when 5.6% or 101,200 people were recorded in this way. [101] Major arterial roads (quality bus corridor) into the city include the Antrim Road, Shore Road, Holywood Road, Newtownards Road, Castlereagh Road, Cregagh Road, Ormeau Road, Malone Road, Lisburn Road, Falls Road, Springfield Road, Shankill Road, and Crumlin Road, Four Winds. Estimates of the population of Northern Ireland as of 30 June each year by age and sex. [166], The rise of mass-produced and cotton clothing following World War I were some of the factors which led to the decline of Belfast's international linen trade. In 1932, the devolved parliament for the region was housed in new buildings at Stormont on the eastern edge of the city. [241] It is one of the largest universities in the UK with 25,231 undergraduate and postgraduate students spread over 250 buildings, 120 of which are listed as being of architectural merit. The rebel tradesmen and tenant farmers were defeated north of the town at the Battle of Antrim and to the south at the Battle of Ballynahinch. Black taxis are common in the city, operating on a share basis in some areas. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [167] For several decades, Northern Ireland's fragile economy required significant public support from the British exchequer of up to 4billion per year.[167]. [199] These are outnumbered by private hire taxis. Burns and the other pupils at north Belfast's Holy Cross Girls' primary were subjected to a barrage of abuse from a group of loyalist . As "Dissenters" from the established Church, Presbyterians were conscious of sharing, if only in part, the disabilities of Ireland's dispossessed Roman Catholic majority; and of being denied representation in the Irish Parliament. The number of people who are British only is down from 722,400 in 2011 to 606,300 in 2021. The City Hall was finished in 1906 and was built to reflect Belfast's city status, granted by Queen Victoria in 1888. The nearest weather station for which sunshine data and longer term observations are available is Belfast International Airport (Aldergrove). In February 2006, Belfast's unemployment rate stood at 4.2%, lower than both the Northern Ireland[171] and the UK average of 5.5%. Information on the assurance mechanisms for Census 2021. [170] The Glider bus service is a new form of transport in Belfast. The number of one person households is now the highest on record, a change driven at least in part by our ageing population. [177] Visitor numbers rose by 6% to reach 6.8million in 2006, with tourists spending 324million, an increase of 15% on 2005. There were 6.4million visitors in 2005, which was a growth of 8.5% from 2004. Temperature extremes here have slightly more variability due to the more inland location. In contrast, 15.9% or 302,200 people did not hold a passport. Connolly, S.J. In 1997, unionists lost overall control of Belfast City Council for the first time in its history, with the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland gaining the balance of power between nationalists and unionists. Initial raids were a surprise as the city was believed to be outside of the range of German bomber planes. The minimum temperature at Aldergrove was 14.9C (5.2F), during December 2010. [66] The Lord Mayor's duties include presiding over meetings of the council, receiving distinguished visitors to the city, representing and promoting the city on the national and international stage.[65]. Together with French Huguenot refugees, they introduced the production of linen, an industry that carried Belfast trade to the Americas. [220][221] The Belfast Telegraph was bought by the Dublin-based Independent News & Media group in March 2000.[222]. [ADD GENDER BREAKDOWN] 0. . The census happens only once every 10 years. [116], A legacy of the Troubles are the many 'peace lines' or 'peace walls' that still act as barriers to reinforce ethno-sectarian residential segregation in the city. The metro area population of Belfast in 2020 was 631,000, a 0.64% increase from 2019. The Jordanstown campus, just seven miles (11km) from Belfast city centre concentrates on engineering, health and social science. [24] The mainly English and Manx settlers took Anglican communion at Corporation Church on the quay-side end of High Street. The metro area population of Belfast in 2019 was 627,000, a 0.64% increase from 2018. The proportion of the population with No religion ranges from 30.6% in Ards and North Down to 7.8% in Mid Ulster. Key finding: Slightly over 18% of Northern Ireland's population resides in the Belfast council area, with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon the next largest at almost 11. . Belfast 400 People Places and History. Belfast is linked directly to Coleraine, Portrush and Derry. Weather station is located 2.5 miles (4.0km) from the Belfast city centre. The study found that bus-based rapid transit produces positive economic results, but light rail does not. The first Lord Mayor of Belfast was Daniel Dixon, who was elected in 1892. Two community radio stations, Blast 106 and Irish-language station Raidi Filte, broadcast to the city from west Belfast, as does Queen's Radio, a student-run radio station which broadcasts from Queen's University Students' Union. This is up from 513,400 people (28.4%) in 2011. [71], The River Farset is also named after this silt deposit (from the Irish feirste meaning "sand spit"). This service is known as the Belfast Suburban Rail system. [89] Some 13 more frosty nights than Stormont. Photograph: Getty Images . "Mouth of the Farset" might be an alternative interpretation. The total population of Belfast was 345,418 in 2021, an increase of 3.5%. In the latest Census, 814,600 people (42.8%) living here identified solely or along with other national identities as British, down from 876,600 people (48.4%) in 2011. [125], Belfast has over forty public parks. In particular, the region has a booming tourist industry with record levels of visitors and tourist revenues and has established itself as a significant location for call centres. On 21 March 2023, NISRA will publish the third phase of main statistics results from Census 2021 for a number of census topics, including: Data will be available for Northern Ireland and the 11 Local Government Districts. [128], With an average of 670,000 visitors per year between 2007 and 2011, one of the most popular parks is Botanic Gardens[129] in the Queen's Quarter. The Cathedral Quarter takes its name from St Anne's Cathedral (Church of Ireland) and has taken on the mantle of the city's key cultural locality. Rivers of Belfast". [6] By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom[5] and the second-largest in Ireland. [76] The highest temperature recorded at any official weather station in the Belfast area was 30.8C (87.4F) at Shaw's Bridge on 12 July 1983. . [185] Belfast has approximately 1,300km (808mi) of sewers, which are currently being replaced in a project costing over 100million and due for completion in 2009. Formerly known as Belfast Institute of Further and Higher Education, it specialises in vocational education. In line with the ageing population, the average household size across Northern Ireland decreased from 2.54 usual residents per household in 2011 to 2.44 usual residents per household last year. Ards and North. [184] The citizens of Belfast pay for their water in their rates bill. The Magee campus, about 70mi (113km) from Belfast city centre has many teaching strengths; including business, computing, creative technologies, nursing, Irish language and literature, social sciences, law, psychology, peace and conflict studies and the performing arts. There are currently five weather observing stations in the Belfast area: Helen's Bay, Stormont, Newforge, Castlereagh, and Ravenhill Road. The 2001 census population in the same Urban Area had fallen to 277,391[142] people, with 579,554 people living in the wider Belfast Metropolitan Area. With the undertaking of Plantation, Belfast was established as a town in 1613 by Sir Arthur Chichester. Belfast is home to one of the biggest ice hockey clubs in the United Kingdom, the Belfast Giants. NISRA released the first phase of main statistics from Census 2021 on 22 September 2022. 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