Population 9,427 (2013 est) President Wade DeCampo State electorate(s) Blackwood-Stirling Founded 1890 | Established 1908 Area 7,027 km² | |
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Points of interest Warren National Park, Gloucester Tree, Giant Tingle Tree, Manjimup Timber and Heritage, Gloucester National Park Destinations | ||
Shire of manjimup
The Shire of Manjimup is a local government area in the South West region of Western Australia, about 320 kilometres (200 mi) south of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of 7,027 square kilometres (2,713 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Manjimup. It has an estimated population of 10,159 (June 2010).
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Map of Manjimup, WA, Australia
History
The Shire area was first included in the Plantagenet, Wellington and Sussex Road Districts in 1871. Later the area was included in the Nelson Road District.
On 3 July 1908, the Warren Road Board was gazetted, initially consisting of seven elected members, and in 1925 it was renamed Manjimup. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire of Manjimup following changes to the Local Government Act.
Wards
The Shire is divided into six wards, most of which were renamed at the 2003 election. The shire president is elected from amongst the councillors.