Tuchekoi is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Tuchekoi had a population of 197 people.[1]
| Tuchekoi Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Tuchekoi | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 26.4063°S 152.7663°E / -26.4063; 152.7663 | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 197 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 6.589/km2 (17.06/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4570 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 29.9 km2 (11.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Gympie Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Gympie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Wide Bay | ||||||||||||||
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The locality takes its namefrom Mount Tuchekoi, which in turn is believed to be a corruption of the Kabi language dha/chu/koi meaning place of fig trees.[2]
The Mary River forms the western boundary, while Skyring Creek forms the northern boundary on its way to join the Mary.[3]
Towns and localities in the Gympie Region, Queensland | |
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Main Article: Local government areas of Queensland |