Shire of Chapman Valley

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Shire of Chapman Valley Western Australia
Location in Western Australia
Population:	875
Established:	1901
Area:	3964.7 km² (1530.8 sq mi)
Mayor:	John Collingwood
Council Seat:	Nabawa
Region:	Mid West
State District:	Greenough
Federal Division:	Kalgoorlie
Website: http://www.chapmanvalley.wa.gov.au
LGAs around Shire of Chapman Valley: Northampton Northampton Mullewa Indian Ocean Shire of Chapman Valley Mullewa Geraldton Greenough Mullewa

The Shire of Chapman Valley is a Local Government Area located in the Mid West region of Western Australia, immediately northeast of the city of Geraldton and about 440 kilometres (273 mi) north of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 3,965 square kilometres (1,531 sq mi) and its seat of government is the small town of Nabawa.

Contents 1 History 2 Wards 3 Towns 4 References 5 External links

[edit] History

The Upper Chapman Road Board was established in 1901. In 1958, it was renamed to Chapman Valley Road Board and on 1 July 1961, it became a Shire Council following changes to the Local Government Act.^[1]

[edit] Wards

The Shire has been divided into 3 wards, each with 3 councillors:

• Central Ward
• Southwest Ward
• Yuna Ward

[edit] Towns

• Nabawa
• Howatharra
• Nanson
• Narra Tarra
• Oakajee
• Yetna
• Yuna

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Shire of Chapman Valley

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