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Douglas (Manx: Doolish, pronounced [ˈdðuːlʲəʃ]) is the capital city and largest settlement of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,677 (2021) and an area of 4.1 square miles (10.5 km 2). [ clarification needed ] It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas , and on a sweeping bay of two miles (three kilometres).
Douglas is the only borough authority on the island, and now it wants to be a city. The Isle of Man's capital has submitted its application to become a city as part of the...
Douglas, municipal borough and capital, since 1869, of the Isle of Man, one of the British Isles. It lies on the island’s east coast, 80 miles (130 km) northwest of Liverpool (across the Irish Sea). Low hills encircle the town, penetrated by the valley of the combined Dhoo (Manx, “dark”) and Glass.
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Douglas is to become a city. Its status has officially been changed by the Queen as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Douglas Borough Council applied for city status as part of a civic honours competition, alongside 38 other local authorities from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.
Mar 20, 2024 · Queen Camilla is set to arrive on Manx shores to officially declare the island's capital a city. Douglas was awarded the status in May 2022 as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee ...
The Douglas City Council (Manx: Coyrle Ard-Valley Ghoolish) is the local elected authority for Douglas, the capital city of the Isle of Man and one of the 17 parishes that run local services on the island (however, it is the only authority with the "City" status).
Douglas – now a City! View the full City status application here. Explore. About Douglas Borough Council. Find out more about recycling. Where are the car parks in Douglas? Have you visited our glens recently? Join the library. Meet your councillor. Find out more about social housing. Meet the Borough Wardens. Read the Constitution.
