Trangie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids TrangieNew South Wales |
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The main street of Trangie
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 Trangie
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 768 (2021 census) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2823 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 215 m (705 ft) | ||||||||
| Location | |||||||||
| LGA(s) | Narromine Shire | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Dubbo | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Parkes | ||||||||
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Trangie is a small town in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the Mitchell Highway, about 485 kilometers (301 miles) northwest of Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales.
Trangie is part of the Narromine Shire local government area. In 2021, the town had a population of 768 people. The Main Western railway line, New South Wales also runs through Trangie.
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What is Trangie's Economy Like?
Trangie is known for its important agricultural research. The Trangie Research Centre is one of the biggest farms for agricultural research in Australia. Here, scientists study how to grow crops and raise animals better. This helps farmers all over the country.
How Many People Live in Trangie?
The number of people living in Trangie has changed over the years. In 1966, there were 932 people. By 2021, the population was 768.
Who Lives in Trangie?
According to the 2021 census, 768 people lived in Trangie.
- About 21.9% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Most people (83.9%) were born in Australia.
- Almost everyone (89.4%) spoke only English at home.
- The most common religions were Catholic (28.0%), Anglican (27.8%), and no religion (16.0%).
What is the Weather Like in Trangie?
Trangie has a climate with hot summers and mild winters. The weather information below comes from the Trangie Research Station, which has been collecting data for many years.
| Climate data for Trangie Research Station AWS (1922–2020); 215 m AMSL; 31.99° S, 147.95° E | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 46.1 (115.0) |
47.0 (116.6) |
40.9 (105.6) |
36.0 (96.8) |
29.4 (84.9) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.0 (75.2) |
30.1 (86.2) |
38.6 (101.5) |
41.1 (106.0) |
45.0 (113.0) |
45.6 (114.1) |
47.0 (116.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 33.6 (92.5) |
32.3 (90.1) |
29.4 (84.9) |
24.5 (76.1) |
19.9 (67.8) |
16.1 (61.0) |
15.4 (59.7) |
17.4 (63.3) |
21.1 (70.0) |
25.4 (77.7) |
29.0 (84.2) |
31.9 (89.4) |
24.7 (76.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.7 (65.7) |
18.5 (65.3) |
15.8 (60.4) |
11.3 (52.3) |
7.2 (45.0) |
4.5 (40.1) |
3.2 (37.8) |
4.0 (39.2) |
6.4 (43.5) |
10.4 (50.7) |
13.8 (56.8) |
16.7 (62.1) |
10.9 (51.6) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 6.2 (43.2) |
7.2 (45.0) |
4.0 (39.2) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−8.0 (17.6) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
0.1 (32.2) |
1.6 (34.9) |
6.2 (43.2) |
−8.0 (17.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 53.3 (2.10) |
50.4 (1.98) |
47.3 (1.86) |
39.6 (1.56) |
36.7 (1.44) |
37.2 (1.46) |
34.3 (1.35) |
31.9 (1.26) |
32.1 (1.26) |
45.2 (1.78) |
44.6 (1.76) |
42.3 (1.67) |
494.9 (19.48) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 5.9 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 4.9 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 6.7 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 74.6 |
| Average afternoon relative humidity (%) | 33 | 36 | 37 | 41 | 50 | 58 | 57 | 49 | 44 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 42 |
| Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Trangie
Trangie has been the birthplace of some well-known sports figures:
- Lesley Turner Bowrey: A famous tennis player born in 1942.
- Justin Carney: A rugby league player.
