Giangurra, Queensland
Giangurra is a coastal town in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] It is within the locality of East Trinity on the eastern coast of Trinity Bay.[2]
| Giangurra Queensland | |
|---|---|
 Giangurra town in East Trinity | |
  Giangurra | |
| Coordinates | 16.9033°S 145.8205°E |
| Postcode(s) | 4871 |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Cairns Region |
| State electorate(s) | Mulgrave |
| Federal division(s) | Kennedy |
History
Giangurra Beach and Sturt Cove
The name Giangurra means village of wild rose thorn, but the language or dialect is unknown.[1]
The town was named on 1 December 1962 by the Queensland Place Names Board.[1]
References
- "Giangurra – town in Cairns Region (entry 13650)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
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