Bungulla, Western Australia
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| Bungulla Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Bungulla | |
| Coordinates | 31°57′S 117°35′E / 31.950°S 117.583°ECoordinates: 31°57′S 117°35′E / 31.950°S 117.583°E |
| Population | 104 (2006 Census)[1] |
| Established | 1910 |
| Postcode(s) | 6410 |
| Elevation | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Tammin |
| State electorate(s) | Central Wheatbelt |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Bungulla is a small town located on the Great Eastern Highway in the central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
The town came into being as a railway station on the line to Merredin. Its name is Aboriginal in origin; the word Bun-Galla means the part of the body situated above the hips. The townsite was gazetted in 1910.[2]
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Bungulla (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-10-04.
- ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of country town names". Retrieved 2008-10-04.
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