Tampa, Western Australia
| Tampa Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Tampa | |
| Coordinates | 29°12′53.3″S 121°27′2.8″E / 29.214806°S 121.450778°ECoordinates: 29°12′53.3″S 121°27′2.8″E / 29.214806°S 121.450778°E |
| Established | 1897 |
| Postcode(s) | 6438 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Menzies |
| State electorate(s) | Kalgoorlie |
| Federal division(s) | O'Connor |
Tampa is an abandoned town located in the Goldfields-Esperance region in Western Australia. It is found between Kookynie and Leonora.
In the late 1890s gold was discovered in the area and by 1896 the government succumbed to demands to survey lots for a townsite. The townsite was gazetted in 1897.[1]
It is thought that the town is named after Tampa in the United States; likewise the neighbouring town of Niagara is thought to be named after its American namesake[specify].
References[]
- ^ "History of country town names – T". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
Categories:
- Towns in Western Australia
- Ghost towns in Western Australia
- Shire of Menzies