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Amelup

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Shire of Gnowangerup WA, 28 Yougenup Rd, Amelup, WA 6338
08 9827 1007

Description

Amelup is a small town in the Great Southern region of Western Australia located on Chester Pass Road.

Amelup is a small town in the Great Southern region of Western Australia located on Chester Pass Road. At the 2016 census Amelup recorded a population of 64.

The Amelup service station is located 9 km north of the Stirling Range National Park situated between the Stirling Range and Borden.The area was once a centre of the sandalwood trade, with cutters working the area in the 1890s. Sandalwood Road is a reminder of the town's past. The town is mostly known for its "CAUTION NUDISTS CROSSING" sign on the main street.The area was opened for selection in 1928 with over 400 acres being allocated. Most land is now used for cereal cropping and sheep grazing for both wool and meat production.

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Type: Towns

Population: 1-100

Time zone: UTC +08:00

Area: 402.441 km2

Elevation: 51-200 metres

Town elevation: 185 m

Population number: 64

Local Government Area: Shire of Gnowangerup

Location

Shire of Gnowangerup WA, 28 Yougenup Rd, Amelup, WA 6338

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This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Amelup, Western Australia

Amelup - Localista

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