Jerona, Queensland facts for kids
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 Jerona
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 40 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.32/km2 (0.83/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4809 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 123.3 km2 (47.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Dawson | ||||||||||||||
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Jerona is a small town and coastal area, also called a locality, in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, Australia. In 2016, Jerona was home to 40 people.
Exploring Jerona's Location
Jerona is right on the coast, located on the western side of the Barratta Creek estuary. This creek flows out to the sea. Most of the Jerona area is part of the amazing Bowling Green Bay National Park. Only the town itself and a small section on the eastern side are not within the park.
A Look Back: Jerona's History
The land where Jerona now stands was once a large cattle grazing property. It was known as the Jerona and Soulbourne holdings. These properties were owned by Lorenzo Fabrellas.
In 1942, the Queensland Government decided to offer this land for lease. They divided it into two parts. One part was about 40 square miles, and the other was about 27 square miles. The name "Jerona" was officially given to the locality on 1 November 1980. It was likely named after the original cattle property.
