Type: | town |
Wangkatjungka | |
State: | wa |
Coordinates: | -18.8833°N 180°W |
Pop: | 228 |
Postcode: | 6765 |
Dist1: | 130 |
Dir1: | south east |
Location1: | Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia |
Lga: | Shire of Derby–West Kimberley |
Stategov: | Kimberley |
Fedgov: | Durack |
Maxtemp: | 35.6 |
Mintemp: | 19.1 |
Rainfall: | 541.2 |
Wangkatjungka is a large Aboriginal community located 130 km south east of Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Derby–West Kimberley.
The community is located within the registered Kurungal (WAD6217/98) native title claim area.
The community is managed through its incorporated body, Kurungal Inc.
Wangkatjungka Layout Plan No.1 has been prepared in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements. Layout Plan No.1.[1]