Belfast (/ ˈbɛlfæst / ⓘ, BEL-fast, /- fɑːst /, -⁠fahst; [a] from Irish: Béal Feirste [bʲeːlˠ ˈfʲɛɾˠ (ə)ʃtʲə] ⓘ) [3][4] is the capital city and principal port of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan and connected to the open sea through Belfast Lough and the North Channel.

Jan 25, 2025 · Belfast, city, district, and capital of Northern Ireland, located on the River Lagan, at its entrance to Belfast Lough (inlet of the sea). Belfast became a city by royal charter in 1888. After the passing of the Government of Ireland Act, 1920, it became the seat of the government of Northern Ireland.

Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, situated on the eastern coast of the country. Belfast, the cosmopolitan city with a mix of maritime heritage and modern development, is like the dynamic spot where historic shipyards meet contemporary arts venues.

Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. Historically most of it lay in County Antrim west of the River Lagan, with about a third on the east bank in County Down , but it's always been governed as a separate metropolis, with a population in 2020 of about 630,000.

Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland. Historically most of it lay in County Antrim west of the River Lagan, with about a third on the east bank in County Down , but it's always been governed as a separate metropolis, with a population in 2020 of about 630,000.

Belfast is the largest city in the region and a key business and tourism hub. With the area estimated to be about 52 square miles, the city enjoys a wonderful geographical location between the shores of the North Channel and Lake Neagh.

Location. 54.5968° N 5.9254° W. Region: Northern Ireland Country: United Kingdom Continent: Europe Northern Hemisphere. View coordinates ... Time Zone Code: GMT. Change: +1 hour from 2025-03-30 01:00 am . Distances. Belfast → London: 519 km: Belfast → Birmingham: 356 km: Belfast → Liverpool: 234 km: Belfast → Glasgow: 177 km: Belfast ...

Dec 26, 2023 · Constituent country: Northern Ireland. District: City of Belfast. Population: ~ 350,000. Metropolitan population: ~ 600,000. Written and fact-checked by Ontheworldmap.com team.

This map shows where Belfast is located on the UK Map. Author: Ontheworldmap.com