asked the Taoiseach the population of County Donegal at 30th September, 1932, at the same date in 1948 and 1956, and at the latest date for which figures are available.
Written Answers. - County Donegal Population.
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Population figures for counties are available only from the periodic Censuses of Population. The population of County Donegal at each census since the State was established was as follows:
|
Census date |
Population |
|
18th April, 1926 |
152,508 |
|
26th April, 1936 |
142,310 |
|
12th May, 1946 |
136,317 |
|
8th April, 1951 |
131,530 |
|
8th April, 1956 |
122,059 |
|
9th April, 1961 |
113,842 |
|
17th April, 1966 |
108,549 |