Kirup, Western Australia

Kirup, originally named Upper Capel, then Kirupp, is situated between Donnybrook and Balingup on the South Western Highway, 228 kilometres (142 mi) south of Perth, Western Australia in the upper reaches of the Capel River valley.

Kirup
Western Australia
Kirup Tavern and Deli
Kirup
Coordinates33.708°S 115.894°E / -33.708; 115.894
Population156 (SAL 2021)
Established1901
Postcode(s)6251
Elevation194 m (636 ft)
Area76.9 km2 (29.7 sq mi)
Location
  • 228 km (142 mi) south west of Perth
  • 13 km (8 mi) north of Balingup
LGA(s)Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup
State electorate(s)Collie-Preston
Federal division(s)Forrest

Kirup is one of the three main town sites within the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup.

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