Bogan Shire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bogan ShireNew South Wales |
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Location in New South Wales
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| • Density | 0.21/km2 (0.54/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 7 May 1906. | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 14,611 km2 (5,641.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Mayor | Glen Neill (Unaligned) | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Nyngan | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Orana | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Barwon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Parkes | ||||||||||||||
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| Website | Bogan Shire | ||||||||||||||
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Bogan Shire is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. This area is next to the Mitchell and Barrier highways. Its only main town is Nyngan.
The town of Nyngan became a "Municipality" on 17 February 1891. At that time, Nyngan had 1,355 people living there. Bogan Shire was officially created on 7 May 1906. Later, on 1 January 1972, Bogan Shire took over the Municipality of Nyngan.
The current mayor of Bogan Shire Council is Cr. Glen Neill. He is not part of any major political party.
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What is the Population of Bogan Shire?
Bogan Shire is home to a community of people. The number of people living here changes over time. In 2001, about 3,083 people lived in the Shire. By 2016, this number had gone down to about 2,692 people.
Most people in Bogan Shire have Australian, English, or Irish backgrounds. The main language spoken is English. Some other languages spoken include Afrikaans and Urdu.
When it comes to religion, many people identify as Catholic or Anglican. A growing number of people also say they have no religion.
How Does the Council Work?
The Bogan Shire Council is like a local government team. It has nine councillors. These councillors are chosen by the people living in the Shire. They are elected for a four-year term. The mayor is then chosen by these nine councillors.
Who are the Current Councillors?
The councillors are elected to represent the community. They make decisions about local services and projects. All the current councillors are Independent or not linked to a major political party.
| Party | Councillors | |
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| Independents and Unaligned | 9 | |
| Total | 9 | |
The councillors elected in 2021 are:
| Councillor | Party | Notes | |
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| Victoria Boag | Independent | Deputy Mayor | |
| Graham Jackson | Unaligned | ||
| Glen Neill | Unaligned | Mayor | |
| Karl Bright | Independent | ||
| Jodi Douglas | Independent | ||
| Tony Elias | Unaligned | ||
| Greg Deacon | Unaligned | ||
| Richard Milligan | Unaligned | ||
| Douglas Menzies | Unaligned | ||
2021 Election Results
What is the Weather Like in Bogan Shire?
Bogan Shire's economy relies on farming. This includes raising sheep and cattle, and growing crops like wheat. The area usually gets about 17 inches of rain each year. However, the amount of rain can change a lot. For example, in 1888, Nyngan only had about 7.5 inches of rain. But in 1950, it received almost 45 inches!
