Ellangowan, Queensland
Ellangowan is a locality in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Ellangowan had a population of 121 people.[1]
| Ellangowan Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Ellangowan | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27.9319°S 151.6844°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 121 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.871/km2 (2.255/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4361 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 139.0 km2 (53.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Toowoomba Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Condamine | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Maranoa | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
The Condamine River forms the south-east boundary of the locality with Sandy Camp and then flows through the locality where it forms part of its northern boundary with Felton South. The land has been developed for agriculture with both cropping and grazing.[3] The Toowoomba Karara Road (State Route 48) runs through from north to south.[4]
History
The locality is named after the property of John Thane who established it in 1842.[2]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Ellangowan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Ellangowan - locality in Toowoomba Region (entry 49189)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- Google (29 July 2019). "Ellangowan, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
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