Port Alma, Queensland

Port Alma is a coastal town, locality and port in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[2][3][4] In the 2016 census, Port Alma had a population of 0 people.[1]

"Port Alma" redirects here. For the Canadian power plant, see Port Alma Wind Farm.

Port Alma
Queensland
Port Alma
Coordinates23.5831°S 150.8607°E / -23.5831; 150.8607
Population0 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density0.0000/km2 (0.000/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4699
Area312.8 km2 (120.8 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Rockhampton Region
State electorate(s)Mirani
Federal Division(s)Flynn
Localities around Port Alma:
Midgee Nankin Thompson Point
Bajool Port Alma The Narrows
Bajool Marmor The Narrows

Geography

Port Alma ia approximately 60 kilometres (40 mi) from Rockhampton, at the south end of the Fitzroy River delta.[5]

History

The town was named by hydrographer, Commander J. Jeffrey of HM Colonial Schooner Pearl, in 1864 after a battle site of the Crimean War.[2]

Port facilities

The port primarily handles cargoes consisting of class 1 explosives, ammonium nitrate, bulk tallow and equipment used in support of military exercises held at Shoalwater Bay.[5]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Port Alma (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Port Alma – town in Rockhampton Region (entry 27342)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  3. "Port Alma – locality in Rockhampton Region (entry 48845)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  4. "Port Alma – port in Rockhampton Region (entry 445)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
  5. "Port Procedures and Information for Shipping — Port Alma (Maritime Safety Queensland)". Queensland Government. Retrieved 9 July 2010.


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