Castletown

Castletown is a fishing port in the south of the . For some 800 years it was the island's capital, but in the 19th century government functions moved away to Douglas.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Isle Of Man Airport and Castle Rushen.

Aerodrome
Photo: Dankarran, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is the main civilian on the .

Museum
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is a medieval castle located in the…

Museum
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The is the former meeting place…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Port St Mary and Port Erin.

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is a village near the southwest tip of the .

Photo: Richard Hoare, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village on the southwest coast of the .

Castletown

Latitude
54.0746° or 54° 4′ 29″ north
Longitude
-4.6582° or 4° 39′ 30″ west
Population
3,100
Elevation
16 metres (52 feet)
Open location code
9C6Q38FR+VP
Geo­Names ID
9782169
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In Other Languages

“Castletown” goes by many names.
  • Manx: “Balley Chashtal”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ronaldsway and Derbyhaven.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Castletown railway station and Castletown Bay.

Isle of Man: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Douglas and Castletown.

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