Kiwirrkurra Community, Western Australia
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Not to be confused with Kunawarritji Community, Western Australia.
Kiwirrkurra, gazetted as Kiwirrkurra Community, is a small community in Western Australia in the Gibson Desert, 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) east of Port Hedland and 700 kilometres (430 mi) west of Alice Springs.[4] It had a population of 165 in 2016, mostly Aboriginal Australians.[5] It has been described as the most remote community in Australia.[6]
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Kiwirrkurra Western Australia | |
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Coordinates | 22°49′00″S 127°45′50″E |
Population | 180 (UCL 2021)[1] |
Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft)[2] |
Time zone | ACST[3] (UTC+9:30) |
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LGA(s) | Shire of East Pilbara |
State electorate(s) | Pilbara |
Federal division(s) | Durack |
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The community lies within the Ngaanyatjarra Council area, although outside of the boundary of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.[7]