Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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The Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands is a local government area which manages local affairs on the Australian external territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands (12°07′S 96°54′E; post code: 6799). The island is grouped with Western Australia but is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities[2] and an Administrator.
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Quick Facts Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council, Seats ...
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council | |
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Seats | 7 |
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Quick Facts Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Australia, Population ...
Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Australia | |
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Population | 593 (LGA 2021)[1] |
Area | 14.1 km2 (5.4 sq mi) |
Mayor | Aindil Minkom (shire president) |
Council seat | Home Island |
Region | External territory of Australia |
Federal division(s) | Lingiari |
Website | Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
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The Shire covers an area of 14.1 km2 (5.4 sq mi) in the Indian Ocean, about 2,770 km (1,720 mi) north-west of Perth and 1,000 km (620 mi) south-west of Java in Indonesia. The current shire president is Aindil Minkom, who was elected in October 2019.