Nabawa, Western Australia facts for kids
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 Nabawa
Location in Western Australia
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| Established | 1897 |
| Postcode(s) | 6532 |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Chapman Valley |
| State electorate(s) | Moore |
| Federal Division(s) | Durack |
Nabawa is a small town in the Mid West area of Western Australia. It is located in the Shire of Chapman Valley, about 42 kilometres (26 mi) northeast of the city of Geraldton. It's a quiet place with an interesting past.
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History of Nabawa
How Nabawa Got Its Name
The name Nabawa comes from Nabawar Pool. This is a pool in the Chapman River. A surveyor first wrote about it in 1857. The name is an Aboriginal word. It means "camp far away." The way we spell Nabawa today has been used since 1872.
Early Developments and Growth
A Roman Catholic Assisted School opened in 1889. This helped educate children in the area. In 1910, a railway line was built. It was called the Upper Chapman Valley railway line. A train stop, or siding, was opened near the pool. This stop was named Nabawa.
Moving the Shire Headquarters
The railway closed down in 1961. But Nabawa continued to be important. In 1964, the Shire of Chapman Valley moved its main offices here. They moved from a town called Nanson. Because of this, Nabawa was officially declared a townsite in 1965.
Nabawa Today
Community Facilities
Today, Nabawa is a small but active community. It has several important buildings and services.
- The Shire offices are located here. This is where local government business happens.
- There is a library for reading and learning.
- A community centre and playground offer places to meet and play.
- The town also has a sport centre and an oval for games and activities.
- You can find a local tavern and Centenary Park.
- Emergency services are also present. These include a St John Ambulance subcentre and a Fire & Emergency Services subcentre.
Chapman Valley Primary School
The Chapman Valley Primary School is in Nabawa. It was started a long time ago, in 1892. In 2013, the school had 44 students. These students were from kindergarten to Year 7. They come from the farms and properties in the surrounding area.
Climate in Nabawa
Nabawa is located where two climate types meet. It is on the edge of a semi-arid zone and a Mediterranean climate zone.
- Semi-arid means it's quite dry.
- Mediterranean climate means it has hot, dry summers.
- It also has wet winters.
| Climate data for Nabawa | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 47.4 (117.3) |
45.8 (114.4) |
43.9 (111.0) |
40.7 (105.3) |
35.6 (96.1) |
29.4 (84.9) |
28.3 (82.9) |
31.1 (88.0) |
37.8 (100.0) |
40.6 (105.1) |
43.1 (109.6) |
46.1 (115.0) |
47.4 (117.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 34.1 (93.4) |
34.2 (93.6) |
32.3 (90.1) |
28.3 (82.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
19.7 (67.5) |
18.4 (65.1) |
19.3 (66.7) |
22.0 (71.6) |
25.1 (77.2) |
29.1 (84.4) |
32.1 (89.8) |
26.5 (79.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 17.8 (64.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
17.2 (63.0) |
14.4 (57.9) |
11.1 (52.0) |
9.1 (48.4) |
7.5 (45.5) |
7.4 (45.3) |
8.1 (46.6) |
10.0 (50.0) |
13.3 (55.9) |
15.9 (60.6) |
12.5 (54.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
7.2 (45.0) |
6.1 (43.0) |
2.8 (37.0) |
0.3 (32.5) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
2.2 (36.0) |
4.7 (40.5) |
1.5 (34.7) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 6.7 (0.26) |
13.0 (0.51) |
14.4 (0.57) |
22.2 (0.87) |
63.7 (2.51) |
97.7 (3.85) |
92.7 (3.65) |
63.8 (2.51) |
35.9 (1.41) |
20.8 (0.82) |
10.4 (0.41) |
6.1 (0.24) |
447.5 (17.62) |
| Average precipitation days | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 4.8 | 9.4 | 12.4 | 13.4 | 11.6 | 8.7 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 77.6 |
