Gilgandra Shire

This article is about the local government area. For the regional town, see Gilgandra, New South Wales.

Gilgandra Shire
Local government area
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates: 31°42′S 148°41′E / 31.700°S 148.683°E / -31.700; 148.683
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionOrana
Established1906
Council seatGilgandra
Government
 • MayorDoug Batten (Independent)
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
4,836 km2 (1,867 sq mi)
Population
 • Totals4,236 (2016 census)
4,226 (2018 est.)
 • Density0.87593/km2 (2.2686/sq mi)
WebsiteGilgandra Shire
LGAs around Gilgandra Shire
Warren Coonamble Warrumbungle
Warren Gilgandra Shire Warrumbungle
Narromine Dubbo Warrumbungle

Gilgandra Shire is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire is located adjacent to the junction of the Newell, Oxley and Castlereagh highways and can be reached in about six hours by car from Sydney CBD. The Shire lies on the Castlereagh River and includes part of the Warrumbungles National Park. The shire was constituted in 1906.

The mayor of Gilgandra Shire Council is Cr. Doug Batten, an independent politician.

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