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Napranum

Community profile

Napranum is a community on the west coast of Cape York, Queensland, six kilometres south of Weipa and 800 kilometres north west of Cairns.

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Road conditions

Roads and water crossings can become impassable and dangerous during the wet season. Rivers and water crossings can rise quickly and travellers should be aware of conditions prior to travel and monitor closely. Contact local Police or Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council for road conditions.

Napranum is a community on the west coast of Cape York, Queensland, six kilometres south of Weipa and 800 kilometres north west of Cairns.

For more information, see:

Road conditions

Roads and water crossings can become impassable and dangerous during the wet season. Rivers and water crossings can rise quickly and travellers should be aware of conditions prior to travel and monitor closely. Contact local Police or Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council for road conditions.

Traditional owners

Anathangayth, Alngith, Peppan, Thanakwithi, Wathyn and Wik Waya

Languages

English, languages of traditional owner groups from local and surrounding area and Creole.

Population

883

81% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS 2021 Census)