Shire of Northampton

This article is about a local government area. For the town, see Northampton, Western Australia. For English county, see Northamptonshire.
Shire of Northampton
Local government area
Location in Western Australia
Interactive map of Shire of Northampton
CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
RegionMid West
Established1871
Council seatNorthampton
Government
 • Shire PresidentLiz Sudlow
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
13,737.8 km2 (5,304.2 sq mi)
Population
 • Total3,227 (LGA 2021)
WebsiteShire of Northampton
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The Shire of Northampton is a local government area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, about 50 kilometres (30 mi) north of Geraldton and about 460 kilometres (290 mi) north of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of 13,738 square kilometres (5,304 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Northampton, with the largest settlement being Kalbarri.

The shire includes the former Principality of Hutt River, a now dissolved micronation which has no recognition by the state or federal governments.

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