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Shire of Coorow

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Population
  
1,085 (2013 est)

President
  
Moira Girando

Website
  
Shire of Coorow

Area
  
4,194 kmĀ²

Council seat
  
Coorow

Federal division
  
Division of Durack

Established
  
1962

State electorate(s)
  
Moore

Shire of Coorow
  
Dalwallinu

Founded
  
1962

Region
  
Mid West

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The Shire of Coorow is a local government area located in the Mid West region of Western Australia, about 290 kilometres (180 mi) north of Perth, the state capital, and about 130 kilometres (81 mi) south of the city of Geraldton. The Shire covers an area of 4,194 square kilometres (1,619 sq mi) and its seat of government is the town of Coorow, with the largest settlement being Leeman.

Contents

Map of Coorow, WA, Australia

History

Historically, the area was part of the Carnamah Road District. On 19 April 1962, the Shire of Coorow was created.

Wards

The Shire has eight councillors, elected at large. Wards were abolished in 2003.

Towns

  • Coorow
  • Green Head
  • Gunyidi
  • Leeman
  • Marchagee
  • Waddy Forest
  • Warradarge
  • References

    Shire of Coorow Wikipedia