Port Hedland, Western Australia
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This article is about the locality. For the port and harbour, see Port of Port Hedland. For the local authority, see Town of Port Hedland.
Port Hedland (Kariyarra: Marapikurrinya) is the second largest town[2] in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, with an urban population of 15,298[1] as of the 2021 census, including the satellite town of South Hedland, 18 kilometres (11 mi) away. It is also the site of the highest tonnage port in Australia.[3]
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Port Hedland Western Australia | |||||||||
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Coordinates | 20°18′36″S 118°36′04″E | ||||||||
Population | 15,298 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||
Established | 22 October 1896 | ||||||||
Postcode(s) | 6721 | ||||||||
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | ||||||||
Time zone | AWST (UTC+8) | ||||||||
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LGA(s) | Town of Port Hedland | ||||||||
State electorate(s) | Pilbara | ||||||||
Federal division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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