Glenfaba
Glenfaba
Glion Faba | |
|---|---|
Sheading of Glenfaba | |
| Crown dependency | Isle of Man |
| Parishes | German, Patrick |
| Town | Peel |
| Area | |
• Total | 89.20 km2 (34.44 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 4 |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 8,253 |
| • Density | 92.52/km2 (239.6/sq mi) |
Glenfaba (/ɡlɛnˈfeɪbə/ glen-FAY-bə; Manx: Glion Faba) is one of the six sheadings of the Isle of Man.
It is located on the west of the island (part of the traditional North Side division) and consists of the two historic parishes of German and Patrick. It includes the town of Peel and, from 1796 till 1986, also included the parish of Marown.
Other settlements in the sheading include St John's in the parish of German (home of the Tynwald Day ceremony), and Dalby, Foxdale, Glen Maye and Niarbyl (all in the parish of Patrick).