Canowindra

Canowindra
Main town of Canowindra.
Aerial photo of the town.
Canowindra
Coordinates: 33°34′0″S 148°40′0″E / 33.56667°S 148.66667°E / -33.56667; 148.66667
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
LGA
Location
  • 317 km (197 mi) W of Sydney
  • 59 km (37 mi) SW of Orange
  • 32 km (20 mi) N of Cowra
Established1847
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
300 m (980 ft)
Population
 • Total2,832 (2021 census)
Postcode
2804
Mean max temp24.7 °C (76.5 °F)
Mean min temp8.1 °C (46.6 °F)
Annual rainfall602 mm (23.7 in)

Situated on the Belubula River, Canowindra (pronounced /kəˈnndrə/ kə-NOWN-drə) is a historic township and the largest population centre in Cabonne Shire. The town is located between Orange and Cowra in the central west of New South Wales, Australia. The curving main street, Gaskill Street, is partly an urban conservation area.