Richmond, Queensland
Richmond is a small town in north-west Queensland, Australia.[1][2] It is part of the Shire of Richmond, located about 500 kilometers west of Townsville and along the Flinders Highway.
| Richmond Queensland | |
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 Great Northern railway line near Richmond, 1985 | |
  Richmond | |
| Coordinates | 20°43′50″S 143°08′33″E / 20.7305°S 143.1425°E |
| Population | 578 (as of 2021) |
| • Density | Lua error: Unable to convert population "578 (as of 2021)" to a number. |
| Area | 3,357.9 km2 (1,296.5 sq mi) |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) |
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History
Richmond was originally a stopover point for cattle drovers in the late 1800s. It grew into a town with the arrival of the railway in 1904. The area has a long history with cattle grazing and farming.
Geography
Richmond is in the Gulf Country region. The land is mostly flat with grasslands used for grazing. The Flinders River runs nearby, and the town is in a dry, hot climate with occasional flooding during the wet season.
Economy
The main industries in Richmond are:
- Cattle grazing and livestock farming
- Tourism, especially for dinosaur fossils
- Local services and small businesses
Community
Richmond is known for the Kronosaurus Korner, a museum with marine dinosaur fossils found in the area. The town has schools, shops, and sporting facilities. It is a friendly outback town with community events and country hospitality.
- ↑ "Richmond – town in Shire of Richmond (entry 44240)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ↑ "Richmond – locality in Shire of Richmond (entry 42355)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 28 December 2020.