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Douglas, Isle of Man

UK Place
Local nameDoolish
Demography
Population26218 ((2006 Census))
Administration
ParishDouglas
Crown dependencyIsle of Man
Other Information
Post townISLE OF MAN
Postcode districtIM1 / IM2 IM
Dialling code01624
House of KeysDouglas North
Douglas East
Douglas South
Douglas West

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Douglas ( ) is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,218 people (2006). It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and a sweeping bay of two miles. The River Douglas forms part of the town's harbour and main commercial port.

Douglas is home to the High Courts and the Isle of Man Government.

The town serves as the Island's main hub for business, finance, legal services, shipping, transport, shopping, and entertainment.


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