Coagh
Coagh
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Looking towards the village, from the County Londonderry side | |
Location within Northern Ireland | |
| Population | 545 (2001 census) |
| Irish grid reference | H8978 |
| • Belfast | 45 miles |
| District | |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COOKSTOWN MAGHERAFELT |
| Postcode district | BT80 BT45 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| UK Parliament | |
| NI Assembly | |
Coagh (/koʊk/ KOHK; from Irish An Cuach, meaning 'the hollow') is a small village in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, five miles (8 km) east of Cookstown. Part of the village also extends into County Londonderry. It had a population of 545 people in the 2001 census. It owes its existence to George Butle Conyngham of Springhill, and was founded in 1728 when King George II of Great Britain granted Conyngham a market charter allowing the village to host four fairs yearly. It is situated within Mid-Ulster District. The village is situated on gentle, low-lying land between the Sperrins and Lough Neagh.