The Shire of Coorow is a
local government area
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located in the
Mid West
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region of
Western Australia
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, about north of
Perth
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, the state capital, and about south of the city of
Geraldton
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At June 2018, Geraldton had an urban population of 37,648. ...
. The Shire covers an area of and its seat of government is the town of
Coorow, with the largest settlement being
Leeman.
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 and localities
The towns and localities of the Shire of Coorow with population and size figures based on the
most recent Australian census
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:
Population
Heritage-listed places
As of 2023, 76 places are heritage-listed in the Shire of Coorow, of which none are on the
State Register of Heritage Places
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History
In the 1970s, following its establishment of the ...
.
References
External links
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Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs
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