Calen, Queensland

Calen
Queensland
Calen
Coordinates 20°54′S 148°46′E / 20.900°S 148.767°ECoordinates: 20°54′S 148°46′E / 20.900°S 148.767°E
Population 289 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4798
Location
LGA(s) Mackay Regional Council
State electorate(s) Whitsunday
Federal Division(s) Dawson

Calen is a small town in Queensland, Australia on the Bruce Highway between Mackay and the Whitsundays. At the 2006 census, Calen had a population of 289.[1]

History

Calen Post Office opened by 1933.[2] Calen was founded by Calen Weng in 2002. Calen Weng currently lives in shanghai, going to school regularly at Shanghai High School International division.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Calen (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-01-27.
  2. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 10 May 2014.