Dowar Islet, Queensland
Dowar Islet is an island locality in the Torres Strait Island Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] It consists of a single island, Daua Island (also known as Dowar Island) which is one of the Murray Islands group in the Torres Strait.[3] In the 2016 census, Dowar Islet had a population of 0 people.[1]
| Dowar Islet Queensland | |
|---|---|
  Dowar Islet | |
| Coordinates | 9.9436°S 144.0263°E |
| Population | 0 (2016 census)[1] |
| • Density | 0.0/km2 (0.0/sq mi) |
| Area | 0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) |
| LGA(s) | Torres Strait Island Region |
| State electorate(s) | Cook |
| Federal Division(s) | Leichhardt |
Geography
There are a few buildings on the island, but it is not developed.[4]
History
The island was declared a locality on 2 July 2010.[2]
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See also
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Dowar Islet (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Dowar Islet - locality in Torres Strait Island Region (entry 46718)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- "Daua Island - island in the Torres Strait Region (entry 10472)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
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