Derry, officially Londonderry, is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland.The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Daire or Doire meaning "oak grove".In 1613, the city was granted a Royal Charter by King James I and the "London" prefix was added, changing the name of the city to Londonderry. While the city is more usually known as Derry,Londonderry is also used and remains the legal name.The old walled city lies on the west bank of the River Foyle, which is spanned by two road bridges and one footbridge. The city now covers both banks.The city district also extends to rural areas to the southeast. The population of the city proper was 83,652 in the 2001 Census, while the Derry Urban Area had a population of 90,736.The district is administered by Derry City Council and contains both Londonderry Port and City of Derry Airport.The Greater Derry area, that area within about 20 miles of the city, has a population of 237,000.This comprises the districts of Derry City and parts of Limavady district, Strabane district, and East Donegal, along with Inishowen.Derry is close to the border with County Donegal, with which it has had a close link for many centuries. The person traditionally seen as the 'founder' of the original Derry is Saint Colmcille, a holy man from Tír Chonaill, the old name for almost all of modern County Donegal.In 2013, Derry became the inaugural UK City of Culture, having been awarded the title in July 2010.
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