When was Port Hedland built?
Founded in 1863, it was named after Peter Hedland, the first European to reach the harbour (1857). It grew as a pearling port and, beginning in 1888, as the outlet for the tin and gold of the Pilbara field (150 miles [240 km] southeast), to which it was connected (1912–51) by rail.
What do they mine in Port Hedland?
iron ore
Port Hedland is the largest global shipping hub for iron ore, with the steel-making commodity making up 99.1 per cent of the port’s exports in 2018-19. Iron ore production is expected to increase from 525 million tonnes in 2019–2020 to its peak at 547.5 million tonnes in 2022–2023.
Is Port Hedland the biggest port in the world?
Port Hedland is located in the North West Pilbara region of Western Australia and is the world’s biggest bulk export port by tonnage. Record throughput tonnage for the port this year: 288.4 million metric tons.
Why is Port Hedland the busiest port in Australia?
Port Hedland is the biggest port in Australia and the whole of Oceania region, handling about 452 million tons of cargo. The port is at Maritime Security Level 1 and includes advanced safety and infrastructure equipment such as synchronized beacons.
What is Port Hedland postcode?
6721
Port Hedland/Postal codes
What is Port Hedland known for?
Two hundred kilometres north of Karratha, Port Hedland is famous for its massive resource industry, long trains, big ships and salt piles.
Where is the city of Port Hedland Western Australia?
South Hedland or Port Hedland City Centre is a suburb of the Town of Port Hedland, in the Pilbara region in north-western Western Australia. It is the CBD of the City of Port Hedland and is the Port Hedland Town Centre.
How big is the Shire of Port Hedland?
The Shire of Port Hedland (Town of Port Hedland) is 1800 kilometres north of Perth, covers 10 587 kilometres, and has a population of 20 200, mainly in Port Hedland itself, and neighbouring South Hedland. The shire incorporates the coastline around Port Hedland and a slice of the Pilbara heading inland.
When did Peter Hedland arrive in Western Australia?
Peter Hedland arrived in the area in April 1863 on board his boat Mystery, which he had built himself at Point Walter on the banks of the Swan River. He named the harbour Mangrove Harbour and reported that it would make a good landing site with a well protected harbour, and that there was also fresh water available.
How many people live in South Hedland wa?
It is the CBD of the Town of Port Hedland and is the Port Hedland Town Centre. It can be reached by the North West Coastal Highway and Great Northern Highway. At the 2011 census, South Hedland had a population of 9,375. It contains Hedland Senior High School .