Katanning is a town in Western Australia. It is in the Great Southern region. It is known for its history, diverse culture, and agriculture.
As of 2021, the population was 4,057. As of 2016, Katanning had a population of 3,687.
| Katanning Western Australia | |||||||||
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.jpg) Austral Terrace, Katanning, 2018 | |||||||||
  Katanning Location in Western Australia | |||||||||
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| Coordinates | 33°41′27″S 117°33′19″E / 33.69083°S 117.55528°E | ||||||||
| Population | 4,057 (as of 2021) | ||||||||
| Established | 1898 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 311 m (1,020 ft) | ||||||||
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Katanning is about 277 kilometers (172 miles) south-east of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. It is on the Great Southern Highway. It is a centre for farming in the surrounding area.
In 2021, about 4,057 people lived in Katanning. Katanning has a diverse population, including people from Indigenous Australian backgrounds, as well as communities from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Malay, Afghan, and Chinese backgrounds. This makes it a multicultural town.
The name "Katanning" comes from an Aboriginal word, possibly meaning "meeting place" or "clear pool of sweet water". European explorers first visited the area in 1835. The town started to grow in 1889 when a railway line was built.
The town was officially made a townsite in 1898. Katanning became an important centre for farming, especially wheat and sheep.
Places to go there are:
Katanning's economy is based on agriculture, including sheep farming and wheat growing. It also has a large meat-processing abattoir, which has attracted workers from diverse cultural backgrounds. The town is a regional service centre.
Katanning has a Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters.
