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Kununurra (Kinunnurra)

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Located on the traditional lands of the Miriwoong, Kununurra is a town in far northern Western Australia located at the eastern extremity of the Kimberley. The town is approximately 45 kilometres from the border with the Northern Territory.

Located on the traditional lands of the Miriwoong, Kununurra is a town in far northern Western Australia located at the eastern extremity of the Kimberley. The town is approximately 45 kilometres from the border with the Northern Territory.

Traditional owners

Miriwoong

Languages

English, Miriwoong

Miriwoong is also written as Miriuwung and Miriwung.

Population

11,082

47.9% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS Census 2021)