South West | |
|---|---|
 Extent of South West region | |
  South West | |
| Coordinates:34°12′S116°12′E / 34.2°S 116.2°E /-34.2; 116.2 | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Western Australia |
| LGA | |
| Government | |
| • State electorates | |
| • Federal divisions | |
| Area | |
• Total | 23,970 km2 (9,250 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 170,000 |
| • Density | 7.09/km2 (18.4/sq mi) |
TheSouth West region is one of the nineregions of Western Australia. It has an area of 23,970 square kilometres (9,250 sq mi), and a population of about 170,000 people.[1]Bunbury is the main city in the region.
The South West has aMediterranean climate, with dry summers and wet winters.[2] There is about 900 millimetres (35 in) of precipitation per year, with most between May and September.[3] Mean maximum daily temperatures range from 16 °C (61 °F) in July to 34 °C (93 °F) in February.
The economy of the South West is very diverse. It is a major world producer ofaluminium oxide andmineral sands, and also has substantialagriculture,timber, andviticulture industries. It is Western Australia's second-most popular tourist destination afterPerth.
The South West region consists of the followinglocal government areas:[1]
Some well-known attractions includeCape Naturaliste Lighthouse and Discovery Centre,Ngilgi Cave,Augusta Jewel Cave,Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse,Busselton Jetty,Mammoth Cave, Easter Cave,Bunbury Dolphin Discovery Centre,Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree,Diamond Tree, andGloucester Tree.
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