Kiwirrkurra Community, Western Australia
Kiwirrkurra, gazetted as Kiwirrkurra Community, is a small community in Western Australia in the Gibson Desert, 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) east of Port Hedland and 700 kilometres (430 mi) west of Alice Springs. It had a population of 165 in 2016, mostly Aboriginal Australians. It has been described as the most remote community in Australia.
| Kiwirrkurra Western Australia | |
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Kiwirrkurra | |
| Coordinates | 22°49′00″S 127°45′50″E |
| Population | 180 (UCL 2021) |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of East Pilbara |
| State electorate(s) | Pilbara |
| Federal division(s) | Durack |
The community lies within the Ngaanyatjarra Council area, although outside of the boundary of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.
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