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Canaga, Queensland
Canaga is a rural locality in the Western Downs Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, Canaga had a population of 85 people.[1] GeographyThe Chinchilla–Wondai Road runs through from west to east.[3] HistoryThe locality names is derived from the parish name which in turn was the name of a pastoral run held during the early 1850s by Arthur Lloyd and transferred to Joshua and Alexander Bell in 1853.[2] Canaga State School opened in November 1911 and closed on 1962.[4] The school was located at 3258 Chinchilla Wondai Road (26°40′31″S 150°55′17″E / 26.6753°S 150.9215°E).[5] The site is now a recreation area managed by the Western Downs Regional Council.[6] DemographicsIn the 2016 census, Canaga had a population of 110 people.[7] In the 2021 census, Canaga had a population of 85 people.[1] EducationThere are no schools in Canaga. The nearest government primary schools are:[6]
The nearest government secondary school is Jandowae State School (to Year 10) in Jandowae and Chinchilla State High School (to Year 12) in Chinchilla.[6] References
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