Kalgan, Western Australia — 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 Kalgan, in the City Of Albany local government area.
| Locality | Kalgan |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Albany |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.90197 |
| Longitude | 118.01107 |
| Population | 805 |
| Density | 3.3 /km² |
| Area | 245.7 km² |
| Elevation | 52 m |
| Postcode | 6330 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 384 km south-southeast |
Kalgan is a locality in the City Of Albany local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 805. The locality covers an area of 245.7 km², giving a population density of about 3.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 52 m above sea level. It lies approximately 384 km south-southeast of Perth. Kalgan is located at 34.9020°S, 118.0111°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kalgan lies where the land begins to soften its coastal edge, a place of muted greens and sun-bleached ochres. It lies 18.2 km north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 40°T), and is situated 10.7 km north-east of Bayonet Head. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and the distant tang of salt from the larger waterways to the south, a subtle reminder of the ocean's proximity. Gentle slopes, cloaked in hardy native scrub and scattered stands of peppermint trees, lead down towards the languid Kalgan River, its waters reflecting the wide, often pale blue sky. This is a landscape that feels ancient and unhurried, where the rustle of wind through dry grass is the dominant sound, and the light at the end of the day often casts long, painterly shadows across the rolling terrain.
The history of Kalgan is tied to the fertile lands that surround it, a legacy of farming and grazing that has shaped its character for generations. For years, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the planting and harvesting of crops, the wool clip and the movement of livestock, a quiet industry that underpins the local economy. The Kalgan River itself, a vital artery for the region, has historically been a source of sustenance and a pathway for transport, its banks bearing the quiet witness to the passage of time and the lives lived along its course. While not a place of grand monuments, Kalgan possesses a distinct sense of place, a quiet resilience born from its connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kalgan, Western Australia 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 Kalgan, in the City Of Albany local government area.
Detailed location data for Kalgan includes the postcode (6330), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Albany), 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 Kalgan 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. |