South West (Western Australia)
South West | |
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| Country | Australia |
| State | Western Australia |
| LGA | |
| Government | |
| • State electorates | |
| • Federal divisions | |
| Area | |
• Total | 23,970 km2 (9,250 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 170,000 |
| • Density | 7.09/km2 (18.4/sq mi) |
The South West region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. It has an area of 23,970 square kilometres (9,250 sq mi), and a population of about 170,000 people.[1] Bunbury is the main city in the region.
Climate
[edit | edit source]The South West has a Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and wet winters.[2] There is about 900 millimetres (35 in) of precipitation per year, with most between May and September.[3] Mean maximum daily temperatures range from 16 °C (61 °F) in July to 34 °C (93 °F) in February.
Economy
[edit | edit source]The economy of the South West is very diverse. It is a major world producer of aluminium oxide and mineral sands, and also has substantial agriculture, timber, and viticulture industries. It is Western Australia's second-most popular tourist destination after Perth.
Local government divisions
[edit | edit source]The South West region consists of the following local government areas:[1]
Attractions
[edit | edit source]Some well-known attractions include Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and Discovery Centre, Ngilgi Cave, Augusta Jewel Cave, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Busselton Jetty, Mammoth Cave, Easter Cave, Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre, Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree, Diamond Tree, and Gloucester Tree.
References
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- ^ Nottie, Trevor (2004). Plants for Mediterranean Climate Gardens. Rosenberg. p. 9.
- ^ Bunbury Geography and Weather. Bunburyonline.
External links
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