Armstrong Beach, Queensland facts for kids
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 Armstrong Beach
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 863 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 40.52/km2 (104.9/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4737 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 21.3 km2 (8.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Mackay Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Armstrong Beach is a coastal town in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Mackay Region. In 2016, about 863 people lived there. It is a great place to visit if you love the beach!
History
How Armstrong Beach Got Its Name
The area we now call Armstrong Beach had a bit of a mix-up with its name. On June 4, 1999, it was first officially named "Armstrong Creek."
However, people soon realized this was a mistake. The name was quickly changed. On November 19, 1999, the name was officially corrected to "Armstrong Beach." This name makes much more sense, as it is a coastal town right by the beach!
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