Canaga, Queensland

Canaga is a locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Canaga
Queensland
Canaga
Coordinates26.6472°S 150.9130°E / -26.6472; 150.9130
Postcode(s)4413
Area215.2 km2 (83.1 sq mi)
LGA(s)Western Downs Region
State electorate(s)Callide
Federal Division(s)Maranoa
Suburbs around Canaga:
Pelican Fairyland Fairyland
Burncluith Canaga Jinghi
Chances Plain Wychie
Tuckerang
Langlands

History

The locality names is derived from the parish name which in turn was the name of a pastoral run held during the early 1850s by Arthur Lloyd and transferred to Joshua and Alexander Bell in 1853.[1]

References

  1. "Canaga - locality in Western Downs Region (entry 49271)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.


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