Description
Te Kowai is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia.
Te Kowai is a rural locality in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Te Kowai had a population of 218 people.
History
The name of the suburb is derived from a former railway station, itself derived from a nearby sugar plantation named after a New Zealand tree, kowhai.The name was shortened and the Maori definite article "Te" added.The Te Kowai sugar mill was established in 1874 at 21.16143°S 149.1220°E? / -21.16143; 149.1220? (Te Kowai sugar mill (former)) and operated until 1894 when it amalgamated with the Palms Mill.Te Kowai State School opened on 13 November 1883 and closed in December 1968. It was at 5 Te Kowai Foulden Road (21.1659°S 149.1273°E? / -21.1659; 149.1273? (Te Kowai State School (former))).Constructed on the Mackay railway line, initially from Mackay to Eton, commenced on 14 November 1883 and was completed on 10 August 1885. In Te Kowai it followed the route of the present-day Peak Downs Highway with the Te Kowai railway station at 21.1655°S 149.1207°E? / -21.1655; 149.1207? (Te Kowai railway station (former)). The line closed in 2009.In the 2016 census Te Kowai had a population of 218 people.
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Population: 101-1000
Time zone: UTC +10:00
Area: 16.449 km2
Elevation: 11-50 metres
Town elevation: 16 m
Population number: 218
Local Government Area: Mackay Regional Council
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This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Te Kowai, Queensland