Population 550 (2006 census) State electorate(s) Gregory Federal division Division of Flynn | Postcode(s) 4702 Postal code 4702 | |
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Location 886 km (551 mi) NW of Brisbane
324 km (201 mi) W of Rockhampton
54 km (34 mi) W of Emerald LGA(s) Central Highlands Region Weather 24°C, Wind E at 11 km/h, 91% Humidity | ||
Sapphire is a town in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. Situated in a locality called The Gemfields, sapphires are mined extensively in the area. At the 2006 census, Sapphire had a population of 550.
Geography
The terrain around the Sapphire is flat. The highest point in the vicinity is 282 meters above sea level, 1.0 km west of Sapphire. The region is sparsely populated. Sapphire is the largest community in the district.
References
Sapphire, Queensland Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA