Nannup, Western Australia
Nannup is a small town in the South West region of Western Australia. It is located on the Blackwood River, about 280 kilometers south of Perth. Nannup is part of the Shire of Nannup.
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 Panorama of main street in June 2007 | |||||||||
  Nannup | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°58′55″S 115°45′54″E / 33.982°S 115.765°E | ||||||||
| Population | 538 (as of 2021) | ||||||||
| Established | 1889 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | ||||||||
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History
The name "Nannup" comes from a Noongar Aboriginal word meaning "stopping place" or "place of parrots". The area was first explored by Europeans in the 1830s. A timber mill was opened in the late 1800s, and the town grew from the timber industry. Nannup was officially gazetted as a town in 1890.
The town has experienced flooding from the Blackwood River and several bushfires, but it has remained an important rural center. In 1928, bushfires hit Nannup, and firefighters had to battle hard to save the town.[1]
Geography
Nannup is surrounded by karri forests, hills, and farmland. It is near several national parks including Blackwood River National Park and Barrabup Pool. The area has a mild climate with cool winters and warm summers.
Economy
The main parts of the local economy include:
- Forestry and timber production
- Agriculture, especially cattle and sheep farming
- Tourism, due to the town’s nature trails, wildflowers, and festivals
Attractions
Attractions include:
- Nannup Music Festival, held every year
- Heritage buildings and timber history
- Biking and walking trails
- Wildflower season and scenic drives
- ↑ "Country news". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 13 March 1928. p. 4. Retrieved 9 April 2013.