# Mount Isa

> city in Queensland, Australia

**Wikidata**: [Q606335](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q606335)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Isa)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mount-isa

## Summary
Mount Isa is a city located in Queensland, Australia, established in 1923. It serves as the administrative capital of the City of Mount Isa. Situated at an elevation of 356 metres, the urban centre had a population of 17,936 according to the 2021 Australian Census.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City (instance of: city).
- **Location**: Queensland, Australia; capital of the City of Mount Isa.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude -20.725277777778, Longitude 139.495.
- **Elevation**: 356 metres above sea level.
- **Inception**: 1923.
- **Postal Code**: 4825.
- **UN/LOCODE**: AUISA.
- **Population (Urban Centre and Locality, 2021 Census)**: 17,936.
- **Population (Suburb and Locality, 2021 Census)**: 172.
- **Population (Suburb and Locality, 2016 Census)**: 118.
- **Temperature Records**: Maximum 45.9°C (Jan 29, 1990); Minimum -2.9°C (Jul 7, 1984).
- **Electoral Districts**: Traeger and Gregory (State); Kennedy (Federal).
- **Website**: http://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Mount Isa?**
According to the 2021 Australian Census, the urban centre and locality of Mount Isa has a population of 17,936. The specific suburb and locality entity recorded a population of 172 in the same year, increased from 118 in the 2016 census.

**Where is Mount Isa located geographically?**
Mount Isa is situated in Queensland, Australia. It is located at coordinates -20.725277777778, 139.495 and serves as the capital of the City of Mount Isa local government area.

**What are the climate extremes in Mount Isa?**
Mount Isa experiences significant temperature extremes, with a record high of 45.9 degrees Celsius recorded on January 29, 1990, and a record low of -2.9 degrees Celsius recorded on July 7, 1984.

**What electoral districts cover Mount Isa?**
Mount Isa is represented by the electoral districts of Traeger and Gregory in the Queensland state parliament, a change that occurred on November 25, 2017. Federally, it is located in the division of Kennedy.

## Why It Matters
Mount Isa functions as a significant administrative and demographic hub in north-western Queensland. As the capital of the City of Mount Isa, it anchors a vast local government area characterized by numerous bordering localities such as Cloncurry and Mica Creek. Its foundation in 1923 marked the establishment of a key settlement in the region, which has since grown to support an urban population of nearly 18,000 people. The city's extensive cataloguing in international databases like VIAF, GND, and the Library of Congress underscores its relevance in global geographical and cultural information systems.

## Notable For
- **Climate Extremes**: Recording a temperature range spanning nearly 49 degrees, from -2.9°C to 45.9°C.
- **Administrative Role**: Serving as the capital of the City of Mount Isa.
- **Global Digital Presence**: Being represented in 43 different language editions on Wikipedia.
- **Extensive Borders**: The suburb and locality of Mount Isa shares boundaries with 18 distinct neighbouring areas, including Soldiers Hill, Ryan, and Sunset.
- **Statistical Tracking**: Possessing distinct identifiers across three different Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) editions (2011, 2016, 2021).

## Body
### Geography and Administration
Mount Isa is a city in Queensland, Australia, founded in 1923. It holds the status of being the capital of the City of Mount Isa. The city is geographically positioned at latitude -20.725277777778 and longitude 139.495, with an elevation of 356 metres above sea level.

The locality of Mount Isa is bordered by a large number of adjacent suburbs and localities. These include:
*   Soldiers Hill
*   Ryan
*   Sunset
*   Lanskey
*   Mica Creek
*   Fisher
*   Spreadborough
*   Breakaway
*   Three Rivers
*   Cloncurry
*   Barkly
*   Gunpowder
*   Kalkadoon
*   Miles End
*   Parkside
*   Happy Valley
*   Duchess
*   Waverley

### Demographics
Population data for Mount Isa is recorded specifically for different statistical areas. In the 2021 Australian Census, the "urban centre and locality" recorded a population of 17,936. The smaller statistical area of "suburb and locality" recorded a population of 172 in 2021, which was an increase from 118 recorded in the 2016 Census. The 2016 data also provided a gender breakdown for the suburb and locality: 68 males and 49 females.

### Political Representation
Mount Isa's political representation has shifted over time. Prior to November 25, 2017, it was the name of its own electoral district in Queensland. Following this date, the city was represented by the electoral districts of Traeger and Gregory. At the federal level, the city is part of the division of Kennedy in the Australian House of Representatives.

### Climate Records
The city maintains records for extreme temperatures. The maximum temperature recorded is 45.9 degrees Celsius, which occurred on January 29, 1990. The minimum temperature recorded is -2.9 degrees Celsius, which occurred on July 7, 1984. These records are cited from data published by the Bureau of Meteorology.

### Digital and Statistical Identifiers
Mount Isa is indexed in a wide array of international and national databases.
*   **International IDs**: The city has a GND ID (4247059-6), VIAF ID (106144647638960892401), Library of Congress Authority ID (n81091928), and a GeoNames ID (2065594).
*   **Encyclopedic IDs**: It is listed in Encyclopædia Britannica Online (place/Mount-Isa), Brockhaus Enzyklopädie (mount-isa), and the Encyclopedia of China (548596).
*   **Australian Statistical Geography**: The city has specific codes for the 2011 (3012; UCL312005; SSC31133), 2016 (SSC31992; UCL313008), and 2021 (SAL31974; UCL313009) standards.
*   **Web and Social**: Mount Isa has a Quora topic (Mount-Isa), a MusicBrainz Area ID (289f78a1-9f51-4c26-b8c4-c8cff7951e1e), and a Curlie ID (Regional/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Localities/M/Mount_Isa/).

### Media and Visuals
The city is visually documented through several sources. Its primary image is hosted on Wikimedia Commons (Mount_isa.jpg), and a page banner (Mount_Isa_Mines_7-1.jpg) is used for its representation. Content related to the city is categorized under "Mount Isa, Queensland" on Commons, with specific categories for "Views of Mount Isa" and "People from Mount Isa". The entity has a Wikipedia presence in 43 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, German, French, and Japanese.

## References

1. [Source](http://quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/SSC31992)
2. [Source](https://linked.data.gov.au/dataset/asgsed3/SAL/31974)
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. MusicBrainz
6. [Source](http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/SSC31992)
7. [Mount Isa](https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL31974)
8. [Source](https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/UCL313009)
9. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
10. GeoNames
11. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/au.htm)
12. Quora
13. [Bureau of Meteorology](http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_029127_All.shtml)