Denmark

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Denmark is a town and local government area located 423 km south-south-east of Perth, Western Australia on the banks of the Denmark River. According to the 2011 census, the area's population was 2,280.

Originally founded in 1895 as a timber mill town, today's main local industries include tourism, viticulture, horticulture, agriculture, dairy farming and cottage industries. The area is a popular holiday destination due to its coastal and forest location. Denmark has a year-round mild climate with an average daytime temperature in summer of 25C and 16C in winter. Average annual rainfall is 1135mm.

Denmark was awarded the title of "Australia’s Tidiest Town" in 1998.

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Coordinates:   34°57'36"S   117°21'10"E
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