Wangkatjungka Community

Wangkatjungka
Western Australia
Postcode(s) 6765
Location 130 km (81 mi) south east of Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia
LGA(s) Shire of Derby-West Kimberley
State electorate(s) Kimberley
Federal Division(s) Durack
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
35.6 °C
96 °F
19.1 °C
66 °F
541.2 mm
21.3 in

Wangkatjungka is a large Aboriginal community, located 130 km south east of Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley.

Native title

The community is located within the registered Kurungal (WAD6217/98) Native Title claim area.

Governance

The community is managed through its incorporated body, Kurungal Inc.

Town planning

Wangkatjungka Layout Plan No.1 has been prepared in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements. Layout Plan No.1 was endorsed by. The Layout Plan map-set and background report can be viewed at Planning Western Australia official site.

Coordinates: 18°53′S 125°55′E / 18.883°S 125.917°E / -18.883; 125.917

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