Ingham (Queensland)

Ingham is a town in the Australian state of Queensland with just under 5000 inhabitants. Ingham is located on Australia's east coast on the Bruce Highway, 100 km north-east of Townsville and 140 km south of Innisfail. It is the seat of the local government area ( LGA) of Hinchinbrook Shire Council.

Climate

In Ingham nordaustralisches monsoon climate prevails. In the months of December to February, the temperatures do not reach peak values ​​with mean maxima of up to 32.5 ° C and average minimum of 23.2 ° C. under July is not only the driest, but also the coldest month with mean maximum of 24.9 ° C and average minimum of 13.7 ° C. The wettest month is February.

On the night of 2nd and 3rd February 2011, the storm center of the cyclone Yasi moved close by to the city, in contrast to the considerable destruction in the north gelegeneren places Cardwell and Tully came Ingham while still comparatively lightly.

Special

Every year in May, there is the Australian - Italian Festival in Ingham. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics put the Australians after Italian -born population at 7.7%, the largest population group.