Dampier, Western Australia

Dampier is a major industrial port in the Pilbara region in the northwest of Western Australia. It is located near the city of Karratha and Port Walcott.

Dampier
Western Australia
Map of Dampier, Western Australia and surrounding area.
Dampier
Coordinates20.66°S 116.71°E / -20.66; 116.71
Population1,282 (SAL 2021)
Established1965
Postcode(s)6713
Elevation0 m (0 ft)
Area10.5 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Location
  • 19 km (12 mi) from Karratha
  • 1,562 km (971 mi) from Perth
LGA(s)City of Karratha
State electorate(s)North West
Federal division(s)Durack
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
30.6 °C
87 °F
22.7 °C
73 °F
310.3 mm
12.2 in

Dampier Port is part of the Dampier Archipelago and is primarily a port for the export of iron ore from Rio Tinto mines, LNG and salt. The port services petrochemical, salt, iron ore and natural gas export industries. Rio Tinto exports large volumes of iron ore, especially Pilbara blend through the port, and in September 2010 announced plans to expand capacity. At the 2011 census, Dampier had a population of 1,341.

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