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Statistics for Leverburgh and Harris
Latitude: |
57 46 N |
Longitude: |
007 01 W |
National Grid Reference: |
NG 019 867 |
Resident Population 1981 to 2001
Area |
Total 1991 |
Change 1981 - 1991 |
% Change 1981 - 1991 |
Harris |
2,222 |
-267 |
-11% |
Total 2001 |
Change 1991 - 2001 |
% Change 1991 - 2001 |
1,984 |
-238 |
-11% |
Population Change 1901 to 2001
Parish |
1901 |
1911 |
1921 |
1931 |
1951 |
1961 |
1971 |
1981 |
1991 |
2001 |
% Change 1901 to 2001 |
Harris |
5271 |
5449 |
5276 |
4468 |
3991 |
3284 |
2885 |
2780 |
2418 |
2,120 |
-59.8% |
Resident Population 1981 to 1991
Statistical Area |
1981 |
1991 |
% Change 1981 - 1991 |
Northton to Rodel |
449 |
425 |
-5.3 |
for more statistical information click here
Roneval
Roneval is the name given to a mountain located in Leverburgh.
Rising to a height of 460m (1509 feet), it was at the centre
of the longest public planning enquiry ever held in Scotland, more details...
Toe Head
Toe Head is the most westerly point of South Harris and is located 6 miles
(10 km) north west of Leverburgh.( at the far end of the village of Northton )
The peak of Chaipaval lies 2 miles (3 km) to the south east
rising to a height of 365m (1197 feet),
A secondary peak of 339m (1112 feet) rises to the northwest
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A natural arch lies at Toe Head
Emigrants
List of Emigrants from South Harris assisted by the HIGHLAND & ISLAND
EMIGRATION SOCIETY
Old Map
click here to view an old map of Leverburgh
Councillors
Council ward Harris West is now covered by three council members- Council member, Mrs Morag Munro, Miss Catherine MacDonald and Mr Philip McLean - for more information on councillors visit the council website
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