Shire of Douglas
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As at 15 March 2008 this former local government area ceased to exist, having been wholly amalgamated into the Cairns Regional Council
| Shire of Douglas Queensland |
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 Location within Queensland |
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| Population: | 11,319 (2005 estimate) | ||||||||||||
| Established: | 1903 | ||||||||||||
| Area: | 2456 km² (948.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Council Seat: | Mossman | ||||||||||||
| Region: | Far North Queensland | ||||||||||||
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Shire of Douglas is a Local Government Area situated in Far North Queensland, Australia. The two main towns situated within the shire boundaries are Mossman and Port Douglas, with numerous minor localities such as Wangetti to the far south and Cape Tribulation to the far north.
[edit] Localities
- Wangetti
- Oak Beach: 180
- Mowbray
- Craiglie: 2041
- Port Douglas: 1287
- Mossman: 1695
- Cooya Beach: 536
- Newell Beach: 369
- Miallo
- Rocky Point
- Wonga Beach: 677
- Daintree Village
- Cape Tribulation
[edit] Industry
The major industries are tourism and sugar production. Minor industries include tropical fruit, cocoa, and beef.
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