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Revision as of 22:49, 18 March 2015
| Gogango Queensland | |
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| Population | 310 (2011)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 4702 |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region |
| Federal division(s) | Flynn |
Gogango is a small town on the Capricorn Highway in Central Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 census, Gogango and the surrounding area had a population of 310.[1]
History
On November 29, 1950 The Gogango hall held an Ambulance Ball, People form Westwood, Mt Morgan and Rockhampton attended.
February 2015, Cyclone Marcia caused heavy rainfall which lead to Gogango creek cutting the highway.
Education
Gogango State School is a primary school in the township of Gogango. A bus travels out from Rockhapton to transport High school students back to South Rockhampton High School.
Facilities
Gogango Has one public park, it is located at the corner of Third Street and Wills Street.
Floods
In the 2010-11 Queensland floods the Fitzroy River which passes through the area of Gogango rose to 28 meters. Gogango Creek also flooded, stopping traffic on the Capricorn Highway. The Capricorn highway was also flooded for more than 12 hours in January 2013.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Gogango (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
