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Cavan
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Cavan
Total population
47
Demographic figures from Australian Bureau of Statistics. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Overview
Cavan is a rural community situated on the south bank of the Murrumbidgee River in the Yass Valley Shire. At the 2016 census, it had a population of 47. It is situated by road, about 40 kilometres southwest of Yass and 43 northwest of Canberra. It was named after the town of Cavan in Ireland. It is reportedly owned by Rupert Murdoch.
Read more on WikipediaHistory & geography
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Air quality
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Most-observed species
- Australian MagpieGymnorhina tibicen (Latham, 1802) · Aves1,176
- Sulphur-crested CockatooCacatua galerita (Latham, 1790) · Aves794
- Superb FairywrenMalurus cyaneus (Ellis, 1782) · Aves689
- GalahEolophus roseicapilla (Vieillot, 1817) · Aves578
- Magpie-larkGrallina cyanoleuca (Latham, 1802) · Aves557
- Australian RavenCorvus coronoides Vigors & Horsfield, 1827 · Aves504
- Crimson RosellaPlatycercus elegans (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves499
- Gray FantailRhipidura albiscapa Gould, 1840 · Aves443
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Earthquake history
Most recent
- M 4.4 — 2026-03-1117 km ENE of Boorowa, Australia
- M 2.6 — 2013-08-282 km SW of Young, Australia
- M 2.5 — 2013-08-243 km ENE of Young, Australia
- M 3.8 — 2012-06-2223 km N of Boorowa, Australia
- M 3.7 — 2012-04-1936 km ENE of Tumut, Australia
- M 2.6 — 2007-04-2935 km W of Yass, Australia
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • Wikidata
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
- • iNaturalist