Shire of Wagin

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Shire of Wagin
Western Australia

Location in Western Australia
Population 1,898 (2012 est)[1]
 • Density 0.97548/km2 (2.5265/sq mi)
Established 1887
Area 1,945.7 km2 (751.2 sq mi)
Council seat Wagin
Region Wheatbelt
State electorate(s) Wagin
Federal Division(s) O'Connor
Website www.wagin.wa.gov.au
LGAs around Shire of Wagin:
Williams Narrogin Wickepin
West Arthur Shire of Wagin Dumbleyung
West Arthur Woodanilling Katanning

The Shire of Wagin is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 230 kilometres (143 mi) southeast of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of about 1,948 square kilometres (752 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Wagin.

History

The Arthur Road District was created in 1887, and was renamed Wagin in 1905. In July 1906, a separate Municipality of Wagin was created to serve the town, while the Road District continued to serve the surrounding area. In 1961, the Municipality was abolished, and a new Town Ward was created within the district.

On 1 July 1961, it became a Shire under the Local Government Act 1960.[2]

Wards

The shire was divided into wards until 1991, but wards were abolished and councillors now sit at large. There are at present 11 councillors.

Towns and localities

Population

Year Population
1911 2,006
1921 2,323
1933 2,363
1947 1,734
1954 2,559
1961 2,627
1966 2,774
1971 2,427
1976 2,456
1981 2,397
1986 2,226
1991 1,932
1996 1,862
2001 1,725
2006 1,846

References

  1. ↑ "3218.0 Regional Population Growth, Australia. Table 5. Estimated Resident Population, Local Government Areas, Western Australia". 30 August 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013. 
  2. ↑ WA Electoral Commission, Municipality Boundary Amendments Register (release 3.0), 31 May 2007.

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Coordinates: 33°18′50″S 117°20′38″E / 33.314°S 117.344°E / -33.314; 117.344

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