Isseka, Western Australia

Isseka is a small town in the Mid West region of Western Australia.

Isseka
Western Australia
Isseka is located in Western Australia
Isseka
Isseka
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Coordinates28°26′S 114°39′E / 28.433°S 114.650°E / -28.433; 114.650
Population57 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1913
Postcode(s)6535
Elevation116 m (381 ft)
Area3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Northampton
State electorate(s)Moore
Federal division(s)Durack

Located on the North West Coastal Highway, the town is also close to the Bowes River.

The town is situated on a railway siding that was also named Isseka. The local progress association requested blocks to be released in the area in 1912. The townsite was gazetted in 1913.[2]

The town was where the Premier of Western Australia David Brand spent part of his schooling.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Isseka (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  2. ^ "History of country town names – I". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 14 March 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2008.
  3. ^ "SLWA Online Catalogue / Entire Sta". Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2010.