Castleknock
Castleknock (Irish: Caisleán Cnucha) is an affluent suburb located 8 km (5 mi) west of the centre of Dublin city, Ireland. It is centred on the village of the same name in Fingal.
Castleknock
Caisleán Cnucha | |
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Suburb (village core) | |
Castleknock Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53.374°N 6.359°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Fingal |
| Council | Fingal County Council |
| Dáil Éireann | Dublin West |
| EU Parliament | Dublin |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Population (2022)
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| • Urban | 27,049 |
| Postal district(s) | |
| Dialing code | 01, +353 1 |
| Irish Grid Reference | O078378 |
In addition to the suburb, the name "Castleknock" also refers to older units of land division: a townland, a civil parish and a barony.
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