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Barratta is a rural town and a locality in the Shire of Burdekin, Queensland, Australia.[2][3] In the 2016 census, Barratta had a population of 69 people.[1]
| Barratta Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Barratta | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 19.5069°S 147.2547°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 69 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 0.2913/km2 (0.754/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4809 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 236.9 km2 (91.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Dawson | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
Barratta Creek rises in the locality and runs north through Jerona to the Coral Sea, while Barramundi Creek also rises and runs to the north-west.[4]
The Bruce Highway runs through from east to west.
History
Barratta was originally known as Noondoo, but the name was changed to Baratta by notification in the Queensland Government Gazette on 25 September 1897. The spelling of name was corrected to Barratta in another Queensland Government Gazette notice on 21 March 1902. Barratta is believed to be an Aboriginal name for the chain of lagoons in the area.[2]
In the 2016 census, Barratta had a population of 69 people.[1]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Barratta (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Barratta – town in Shire of Burdekin (entry 49396)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- "Barratta – locality in Shire of Burdekin (entry 44666)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- Google (14 August 2021). "Barratta, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
External links
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