Shire of Derby-West Kimberley
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| Shire of Derby-West Kimberley Western Australia |
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| Population: • Density: |
7,400 (2001 census) 0.07/km² |
| Area: | 104,080 km² |
| Mayor: | Elsia Archer |
| Council Seat: | Derby |
| Region: | Kimberley |
| State District: | Kimberley |
| Federal Division: | Kalgoorlie |
The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley is a Local Government Area of Western Australia based in the town of Derby (; post code: 6728, population 3,800). The Shire covers an area of about 120,000 km² and is one of the four local governments in the Kimberley Region. It has a population of about 7,400 (ABS 2001) with most residing in the major towns of Derby and Fitzroy Crossing. There are also around 70 Aboriginal communities located around the shire.
The major industries of the shire include sheep and cattle for export, fishing and tourism.
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[edit] History
The Shire of Derby-West Kimberley originated as the West Kimberley Road Board in 1884; in 1961 the name was changed to the Shire of West Kimberley, and the current name was adopted in 1983.
[edit] Wards
All nine councillors represent the whole of the Shire.
[edit] Towns
[edit] External links
| Local Government Areas of the Kimberley region of Western Australia | |
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Broome | Derby-West Kimberley | Halls Creek | Wyndham-East Kimberley | |
