Population 1,975 (2013 est) President Phillip Blight Area 1,946 km² | Established 1887 State electorate(s) Wagin Founded 1887 | |
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The Shire of Wagin is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, about 230 kilometres (143 mi) southeast of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of about 1,948 square kilometres (752 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Wagin.
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Map of Wagin, WA 6315, Australia
History
The Arthur Road District was created in 1887, and was renamed Wagin in 1905. In July 1906 a separate Municipality of Wagin was created to serve the town, while the Road District continued to serve the surrounding area. In 1961 the Municipality was abolished, and a new Town Ward was created within the district.
On 1 July 1961, it became a Shire under the Local Government Act 1960.
Wards
The shire was divided into wards until 1991, but wards were abolished and councillors now sit at large. As of 2014 there were 11 councillors.