Shire of Katanning
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The Shire of Katanning is a Local Government Area
in the Great Southern region of Western Australia
, about 170 kilometres (106 mi) north of Albany
and about 290 kilometres (180 mi) southeast of the state capital, Perth
. The Shire covers an area of 1518 square kilometres (586 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Katanning
.
Local Government Areas of Western Australia
The Australian state of Western Australia is divided into 141 local government areas...
in the Great Southern region of Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
, about 170 kilometres (106 mi) north of Albany
Albany, Western Australia
Albany is a port city in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, some 418 km SE of Perth, the state capital. As of 2009, Albany's population was estimated at 33,600, making it the 6th-largest city in the state....
and about 290 kilometres (180 mi) southeast of the state capital, Perth
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
. The Shire covers an area of 1518 square kilometres (586 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Katanning
Katanning, Western Australia
Katanning is a town located 277 km south east of Perth, Western Australia on the Great Southern Highway. At the 2006 census, Katanning had a population of 3,808.-History:...
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History
The Katanning Road Board was gazetted in 1892. On 1 July 1961, it became a Shire Council following changes to the Local Government Act.Wards
As of 1991, the shire has not been divided into wards, with the 9 councillors sitting at large.Towns and localities
- KatanningKatanning, Western AustraliaKatanning is a town located 277 km south east of Perth, Western Australia on the Great Southern Highway. At the 2006 census, Katanning had a population of 3,808.-History:...
- BadgebupBadgebup, Western AustraliaBadgebup is a small community in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The town is located between the towns of Katanning and Nyabing. The Badgebup Reserve, north of the town, forms part of the Kwobrup-Badgebup Important Bird Area.-Name:...
- Ewlyamartup
- Moojebing
- Murdong
- Pinwernying