Cangai, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cangai, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Cangai |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.47507 |
| Longitude | 152.43397 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 130.3 km² |
| Elevation | 93 m |
| Postcode | 2460 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 502 km north-northeast |
Cangai is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 29. The locality covers an area of 130.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 93 m above sea level. It lies approximately 502 km north-northeast of Sydney. Cangai is located at 29.4751°S, 152.4340°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2460. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cangai rests in the embrace of the upper Clarence River valley, a landscape where the fertile plains surrender to the gentle swell of hills cloaked in a dense tapestry of eucalypt forest. It lies 114.2 km north-west of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 324°T), and is situated 53.8 km west-north-west of Grafton. The air here, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, musky aroma of cattle grazing on sun-drenched pastures. The river, a ribbon of pewter under the vast Australian sky, meanders with a slow, deliberate grace, its banks a mosaic of verdant growth and weathered rock, reflecting the quiet drama of passing clouds. This is country that breathes deep, a place where the sheer expanse of the horizon seems to pull the eye outwards, inviting contemplation.
The history of Cangai is deeply entwined with the lifeblood of the Clarence, a river that once carried timber and produce to distant markets, shaping the fortunes of early settlers. While pockets of grazing land still support hardy livestock, the echoes of a more robust agricultural past are evident in the weathered fences and the occasional forgotten shed, hinting at generations who worked this soil. The valley's economy, now a blend of agriculture and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty, draws travellers seeking a respite from the clamour of busier centres. The distinctive character of Cangai lies in this quiet resilience, a place where the land’s enduring spirit is palpable in the very texture of its soil and the unhurried pace of its days.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cangai, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cangai, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cangai includes the postcode (2460), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Clarence Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cangai is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |