Kilrea
A community guide to Kilrea in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom.
- Population
- 1,616 residents
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Country
- the United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 54.9509, -6.5569
Overview
Kilrea is a populated place in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom. The community supports 1,616 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Northern Ireland. Its position within the broader regional network gives Kilrea a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Climate
The climate at Kilrea is temperate, with marked seasonal variation between summer and winter, reflecting its location at latitude 54.95 within the United Kingdom. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Kilrea experience. Visitors planning a trip to Kilrea should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Community and amenities
Kilrea offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Northern Ireland: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Kilrea's residents. Visitors passing through Kilrea encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Economy and services
The economy of Kilrea reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Northern Ireland. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. Businesses based in Kilrea draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.