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Population 71,858 and covers an area of 681 square miles (1,838 sq km). The county town is Mullingar.

In Westmeath there are the popular towns of Castlepollard and Mullingar.

Geography

Part of the central plain of Ireland, the region is mostly level and very fertile, with many lakes and bogs. The major river is the Inny.

Industry

Cattle are the chief production, although wheat, potatoes, and oats are grown. Some textiles are manufactured.

History

Westmeath was separated from Meath as an independent county in 1543.