Coolamon, New South Wales
Coolamon (/ˈkʊlɑːˌmən, kʊlɑːˌmɒn/)is a town in the Riverina region of south-west New South Wales, Australia. Coolamon is 40 kilometres (25 mi) north-west of Wagga Wagga and 506 kilometres (314 mi) south-west of Sydney via the Hume and Sturt Highways. The town is situated on the railway line between Junee and Narrandera. Coolamon had a population of 2,275 at the 2021 census and is 290 metres (950 ft) above sea level. It is the administrative and service centre for the local government area which bears its name—Coolamon Shire.
Coolamon New South Wales | |
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Coolamon seen as entering from the Wagga Wagga Road | |
Coolamon | |
Coordinates | 34°49′55″S 147°12′04″E |
Population | 2,275 (2021 census) |
• Density | 570/km2 (1,470/sq mi) |
Established | 3 October 1881 |
Postcode(s) | 2701 |
Elevation | 290 m (951 ft) |
Area | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) |
• Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11:00) |
Location | |
LGA(s) | Coolamon Shire Council |
Region | Riverina |
County | Bourke |
Parish | Kindra |
State electorate(s) | Cootamundra |
Federal division(s) | Riverina |
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