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Feature Statistic Ireland

NamesFeature ClassFeature CodeFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
26A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
2A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
1A.PRSHparishan ecclesiastical district
30 Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
1.399H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
880H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
232H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
69H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
48H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
42H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
40H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
34H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
17H.SDsounda long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
16H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
14H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
10H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
10H.WLLwella cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
9H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
8H.BOGbog(s)a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
6H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
5H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
4H.FLTTtidal flat(s)a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
4H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
3H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
3H.DCKBdocking basina part of a harbor where ships dock
2H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
2H.DCKdock(s)a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
2H.CNFLconfluencea place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together
1H.ESTYestuarya funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
1H.NRWSnarrowsa navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
1H.RDSTroadsteadan open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
1H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
1H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
1H.POOLpool(s)a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water
1H.CRKTtidal creek(s)a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
1H.RPDSrapidsa turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
1H.MOORmoor(s)an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
1H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
1H.SEAseaa large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
1H.STMAanabrancha diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
1H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
1H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
2.873 Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
3.244L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
31L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
12L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
3L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
1L.GASFgasfieldan area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
1L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
1L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
1L.RNGAartillery rangea tract of land used for artillery firing practice
1L.ZZZZZmaster source holdings list
1L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
3.296 Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
6.217P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
2.023P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
22P.PPLXsection of populated place
19P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
1P.
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entity
8.283 Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
3R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
2R.RJCTrailroad junctiona place where two or more railroad tracks join
1R.TRLtraila path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
6 Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
2.096S.HSECcountry housea large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
1.475S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
548S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
260S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
158S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
140S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
114S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
71S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
44S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
19S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
16S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
16S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
6S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
6S.ANSancient sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
6S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
5S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
5S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
4S.BRKWbreakwatera structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port
3S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
3S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
3S.RHSEresthousea structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
3S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
2S.ATHFathletic fielda tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
2S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
2S.GRVEgravea burial site
2S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
2S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
2S.WTRWwaterworksa facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
2S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
2S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
2S.STNEexperiment stationa facility for carrying out experiments
1S.
1S.CARNcairna heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
1S.BRKSbarracksa building for lodging military personnel
1S.RLGreligious sitean ancient site of significant religious importance
1S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
1S.QUAYquaya structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
1S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
1S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
1S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
1S.OILRoil refinerya facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
1S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
1S.OBPTobservation pointa wildlife or scenic observation point
1S.TRMOoil pipeline terminala tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
1S.WEIRweir(s)a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel
1S.DCKYdockyarda facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
1S.UNIVuniversityAn institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.
1S.ITTRresearch institutea facility where research is carried out
5.036 Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
727T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
691T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
508T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
399T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
204T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
165T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
49T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
47T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
45T.GAPgapa low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
40T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
33T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
25T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
23T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
22T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
16T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
13T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
12T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
9T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
9T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
9T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
8T.ISLTland-tied islanda coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
6T.BARbara shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts
3T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
2T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
2T.HMCKhammock(s)a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups
1T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
1T.FORDforda shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
1T.FSRfissurea crack associated with volcanism
1T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
1T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
1T.PLDRpolderan area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining
1T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
3.074 Total for T
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
100V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
2V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
102 Total for V
22.700

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