Karangi, New South Wales
| Karangi New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| Population | 850 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2450 |
| LGA(s) | City of Coffs Harbour |
| State electorate(s) | Coffs Harbour |
| Federal division(s) | Cowper |
Karangi is a town located 10 minutes west of Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, Australia. At the 2006 census, Karangi had a population of 850 people.[1] The town's name is derived from a Gamilaraay word meaning "wild duck".[2]
In the early 20th-Century gold was mined in the area, especially at Mt Brown.[3]
| Preceding station | Former Services | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coramba towards Brisbane
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North Coast Line | Coffs Harbour towards Maitland
| ||
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References[]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Karangi (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
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"Karangi". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ^ "KARANGI". Coffs Harbour Advocate (NSW : 1907 - 1942; 1946 - 1954). 13 August 1909. p. 2. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
Coordinates: 30°16′S 153°03′E / 30.267°S 153.050°E
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