Shire of Nungarin

The Shire of Nungarin is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, and, with a population of 264 as at the 2001 census, is one of the nation's smallest. It is located about 40km north of Merredin and about 300km east of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of 1164km2, and its seat of government is the town of Nungarin.HistoryInitially, Nungarin was governed by the Kellerberrin Road Board. In 1911, responsibility for the area was transferred to the Merredin Road Board. In 1921, the Nungarin Road District was gazetted, which extended north into the present Mount Marshall Shire. In 1933 it lost over three-quarters of its land area with the formation of Mukinbudin Road District. On 1 July 1961, it became the Shire of Nungarin under the Local Government Act 1960.WardsThe Shire has been divided into 3 wards. Prior to the elections in May 2003, there were 7 wards. Central Ward (3 councillors) Kwelkan/Danberrin/Elabbin Ward (2 councillors) Mangowine/Campion/Knungajin Ward (2 councillors)Towns and localities Nungarin Burran Rock Chandler Elabbin Kwelkan Mangowine Talgomine