Town of Narrogin
| Town of Narrogin Western Australia | |
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.jpg) Narrogin Town Hall, 2018 | |
 Location in Western Australia | |
| Population | 4,430 (2013 est)[1] |
| • Density | 338.2/km2 (876/sq mi) |
| Established | 1906 |
| Area | 13.1 km2 (5.1 sq mi) |
| Council seat | Narrogin |
| Region | Wheatbelt |
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| Website | Town of Narrogin |
The Town of Narrogin was a local government area of Western Australia for the town of Narrogin in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 192 kilometres (119 mi) south-east of the capital, Perth along Great Southern Highway. It amalgamated with the Shire of Narrogin in 2016, with the new entity retaining that name.
History
[edit]On 13 April 1906, the Municipality of Narrogin came into being. On 1 July 1961, it became a Town under the Local Government Act 1960.[2] On 1 July 2016, it amalgamated with the Shire of Narrogin. The new entity retained the designation of Shire.
Town council
[edit]At the time of amalgamation, the town had nine councillors and no wards.
Population
[edit]| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 923 |
| 1921 | 1,872 |
| 1933 | 2,466 |
| 1947 | 2,558 |
| 1954 | 3,768 |
| 1961 | 4,620 |
| 1966 | 4,861 |
| 1971 | 4,849 |
| 1976 | 4,805 |
| 1981 | 5,146 |
| 1986 | 5,043 |
| 1991 | 4,635 |
| 1996 | 4,477 |
| 2001 | 4,424 |
| 2006 | 4,238 |
| 2011 | 4,219 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "3218.0 Regional Population Growth, Australia. Table 5. Estimated Resident Population, Local Government Areas, Western Australia". 3 April 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Municipality Boundary Amendments Register" (PDF). Western Australian Electoral Distribution Commission. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
