Local government in the Isle of Man

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Local government (Manx: gurneilys ynnydagh) on the Isle of Man is based around the concept of ancient parishes. There are three types of local authorities: a borough corporation, town commissions, and parish commissions.

The Isle of Man is divided into six administrative districts, called sheadings. The six sheadings are Ayre, Glenfaba, Garff, Michael, Rushen and Middle. The sheadings form the basis of some constituencies and each has a Coroner. This office must not be confused with the Coroner for Inquests, a role usually fulfilled by the High Bailiff. A person may fulfil the role of coroner for more than one sheading at the same time.

The term 'sheading' is thought to be a Norse word for 'ship division'; each district was believed to be responsible for producing a certain number of warships. It could also be a Celtic word meaning 'sixth part'.

Map Number Local Government Area Type Sheading Constituency
1 Andreas parish Ayre Ayre
2 Arbory parish Rushen Rushen
3 Ballaugh parish Michael Michael
4 Braddan parish Middle Middle
5 Bride parish Ayre Ayre
6 Castletown town Rushen Castletown
7 Douglas town Middle Douglas East, Douglas West, Douglas North and Douglas South
8 German parish Glenfaba Glenfaba
9 Jurby parish Michael Michael
10 Laxey village Garff Garff
11 Lezayre parish Ayre Ayre
12 Lonan parish Garff Garff
13 Malew parish Rushen Malew and Santon
14 Marown parish Middle Middle
15 Maughold parish Garff Garff
16 Michael district Michael Michael
17 Onchan district Middle Onchan
18 Patrick parish Glenfaba Glenfaba
19 Peel town Glenfaba Peel
20 Port Erin village Rushen Rushen
21 Port St Mary village Rushen Rushen
22 Ramsey town Garff Ramsey
23 Rushen parish Rushen Rushen
24 Santon parish Middle Malew and Santon
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