This is a list of places in the Isle of Man. In addition to the Isle of Man itself, the Isle of Man Government administers three small neighbouring islands: the Calf of Man, St Patrick's Isle and St Michael's Isle. There are four places with official status as towns, and three villages, as well as many other smaller settlements. The Island is split up into six sheadings, then further into seventeen parishes.
Manx language names are given in italics.
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