Population 666 (2006) State electorate(s) Mirani Postal code 4740 Federal division Division of Dawson | Postcode(s) 4740 Mean max temp Mean min temp Local time Tuesday 6:04 AM | |
Location 9 km (6 mi) SW of Mackay LGA(s) Mackay Regional Council Weather 27°C, Wind NW at 63 km/h, 95% Humidity | ||
Te Kowai is a suburb in the Mackay Regional Council in Queensland, Australia. Its population at the 2006 census was 666 people.
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Map of Te Kowai QLD 4740, Australia
The name of the suburb is derived from a former railway station, itself derived from a nearby sugar plantation named after a New Zealand tree, kowhai. The name was shortened and the Māori definite article "Te" added.
A sugar mill was established in the area in 1874 and operated until 1894 when it amalgamated with the Palms Mill.
Weather Station
Te Kowai weather station is a weather station at Te Kowai, operated by the Bureau of Meteorology. This weather station does not run on Weekends and Public Holidays.
References
Te Kowai, Queensland Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA