Tuchekoi, Queensland

Tuchekoi is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Tuchekoi had a population of 197 people.[1]

Tuchekoi
Queensland
Tuchekoi is located in Queensland
Tuchekoi
Tuchekoi
Coordinates26.4063°S 152.7663°E / -26.4063; 152.7663
Population197 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density6.589/km2 (17.06/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4570
Area29.9 km2 (11.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Gympie Region
State electorate(s)Gympie
Federal division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Tuchekoi:
Kandanga Coles Creek Cooran
Kandanga Tuchekoi Federal
Bollier Carters Ridge Ridgewood

History

The locality takes its namefrom Mount Tuchekoi, which in turn is believed to be a corruption of the Kabi language dha/chu/koi meaning place of fig trees.[2]

Geography

The Mary River forms the western boundary, while Skyring Creek forms the northern boundary on its way to join the Mary.[3]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tuchekoi (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Tuchekoi – locality in Gympie Region (entry 46390)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  3. Google (20 August 2021). "Tuchekoi, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
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