Kia Ora, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kia OraQueensland |
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Population | 205 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 9.11/km2 (23.6/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4570 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 22.5 km2 (8.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Gympie Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Gympie | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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Kia Ora is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Kia Ora had a population of 205 people.
History
Kia-Ora Provisional School opened on 18 July 1921. It became a state school in 1927. It is located at 2754 Anderleigh Rd (26°01′41″S 152°46′36″E / 26.02817°S 152.77676°E).
The Kia Ora Memorial Hall was erected to honour those who served in war. It is located on the corner of Johnson and Anderleigh Roads (26°01′38″S 152°46′39″E / 26.027132°S 152.777397°E).
In 1931, the main industries were dairying and forestry.
Education
Kia-Ora State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 2754 Anderleigh Road (26°01′42″S 152°46′38″E / 26.0284°S 152.7773°E). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 62 students with 4 teachers and 11 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent).