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 include Isle Of Man Airport and Castle Rushen.

Aerodrome
Photo: Dankarran, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is the main civilian on the . It is located in the south of the island at near , 6 nautical miles southwest of , the island's capital.

Museum
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is a medieval castle located in the 's historic capital, , in the south of the Island. It towers over the Market Square to the south-east and the harbour to the north-east.

Museum
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The is the former meeting place of the House of Keys, the lower house of Tynwald, the 's parliament. It is located across the street from in , the former capital of the Isle of Man, in the south of the island.

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 . It has a small harbour for leisure and fishing craft, but the main reason to visit is to explore the peninsula beyond, which has a scenic hamlet, gaping chasms, megaliths and clifftop views.

Photo: Richard Hoare, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village on the southwest coast of the . Most tourists just day-trip, and it's a very quiet place in the evening.

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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Satellite Map

Discover Castletown from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

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

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Castletown railway station and Castletown Bay.

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