Miara, Queensland facts for kids
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 Miara
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 38 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.793/km2 (2.05/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4673 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 47.9 km2 (18.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Bundaberg Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burnett | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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Miara is a small town located right on the coast in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Bundaberg Region. In 2016, only 38 people lived there, making it a very quiet place!
Miara's History
Miara has an interesting name! People believe it comes from an Aboriginal word. This word means "wild woman."
The area where the town now stands was officially measured and mapped out in 1884. This is called "surveying." It helps plan where buildings and roads will go.
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