Nebo, Queensland
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| Population: | 282[1] |
| Postcode: | 4742 |
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| LGA: | Isaac Regional Council |
| State electorate: | Mirani |
| Federal Division: | Capricornia |
Nebo is a small town in Queensland, Australia, located 100 km south-west of the city of Mackay on the Peak Downs Highway. At the 2006 census, Nebo had a population of 282.[1]
Pastoralists settled in the Nebo region as early as the 1860s. The district was named by explorer William Landsborough, after the Babylonian god Nabu (Hebrew: Nebo). [1]
The local economy has traditionally relied on agriculture. Coal-mining also plays a significant role in the local economy, with eleven coal mines located in the Nebo district.
[edit] See also
- Shire of Nebo - the former local government in the area
- Mount Britton - nearby town
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Nebo (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL343550&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
Coordinates: 21°41′S 148°41′E / 21.683°S 148.683°E
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