Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon is a local government district in central Northern Ireland encompassing the historic ecclesiastical capital of Armagh, the new city of Craigavon, and market towns including Banbridge and Portadown within the rich agricultural lands of County Armagh and Down. This diverse region features the orchards of 'Orchard County' Armagh, the shores of Lough Neagh, and the rolling drumlin countryside of the surrounding area. The temperate maritime climate brings mild temperatures with moderate rainfall, though inland location creates slightly more continental conditions than coastal areas. Culturally, this district holds immense religious significance as the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland with St Patrick's Cathedral (Church of Ireland) and St Patrick's Cathedral (Roman Catholic) both in Armagh City. The area preserves important historical sites including Navan Fort (ancient seat of Ulster kings), medieval churches, and Georgian architecture in Armagh's cathedral quarter. The new city of Craigavon represents 20th-century planning with modern residential and industrial development while market towns maintain traditional character as service centers for surrounding agricultural areas. Armagh's apple orchards celebrate the region's fruit-growing traditions. Boundary GIS data for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, supporting strategic planning across this diverse region, managing ecclesiastical heritage, and developing sustainable communities in Northern Ireland's orchard county.