Population: growth and decline

The population of County Sligo has varied greatly over the last 150 years. In the past there was very little work in the area and so many people moved away. This has changed over recent years and so the population has increased.

The paragraph below is about the population in Sligo over the years. Can you fill in the blanks?

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Sligo Population Quiz

Sligo Population Quiz

Make your own pooulation graph

In the box below you can plot a graph showing Sligo's changing population over the years. Follow the directions below to complete the task.

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Population Graph

Population Graph