Galway
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Galway

Province: Connacht

Country: Ireland

Galway by the Numbers:

Country dialing code: 353

City area code: 91

Population: 67,200

Elevation: 69 feet

Average January Temperature: 41 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 60 degrees F

Annual Number of Days With Precipitation: 295 days

Quick reference:

Time zone: GMT ( GMT+1 during daylight savings )

Electricity: 240 volts AC, 50Hz; English-style, square three-pin plugs are standard.

Currency: Euro

Language: English

Major Industries: IT, engineering, construction, tourism, brewing

Did you know?

Galway's nickname is "The City of the Tribes" in honor of the 14 tribes ( families ) that led the city during its Anglo-Norman period.

Orientation:

Galway is located on the west coast of Ireland with the Corrib river running through the city. Galway is directly west of Dublin and north of Limerick.