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| Locality | Howatharra |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Chapman Valley |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.53523 |
| Longitude | 114.6665 |
| Population | 132 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 90.0 km² |
| Elevation | 118 m |
| Postcode | 6532 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 397 km north-northwest |
Howatharra is a locality in the Shire Of Chapman Valley local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 132. The locality covers an area of 90.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 118 m above sea level. It lies approximately 397 km north-northwest of Perth. Howatharra is located at 28.5352°S, 114.6665°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6532. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Howatharra rests under a wide, pale sky, a scattering of low-slung buildings bleached by the relentless sun. It lies 27.2 km north of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 11°T), and is situated 29.5 km north of Mount Tarcoola. The land here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, a gently rolling terrain where hardy scrub and scattered acacia trees cling to the earth. The air, even in the early morning, carries a dry warmth, hinting at the heat that will build as the day progresses, and the distant, almost imperceptible hum of insects is a constant, quiet accompaniment. The character of Howatharra is one of understated resilience, a place that has weathered its share of seasons and the vagaries of the land.
Originally surveyed in the late 19th century, Howatharra's history is deeply entwined with the agricultural promise of the region. Wheat and sheep farming have long been the backbone of its economy, the broad paddocks stretching out towards the horizon, their colours shifting from the pale gold of dry grass to the deep emerald after a rare rainfall. The faint scent of dry earth and the occasional hint of sheep carried on the breeze are constant reminders of this pastoral heritage. While not a bustling centre, Howatharra serves as a vital point for local producers, a place where the rhythm of the land dictates the pace of life, and the quiet strength of its inhabitants is as evident as the enduring landscape itself.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Howatharra, Western Australia. 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 Howatharra, in the Shire Of Chapman Valley local government area.
Detailed location data for Howatharra includes the postcode (6532), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Chapman Valley), 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 Howatharra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |