Roeburne, Western Australia

Roebourne (also called Ieramugadu) is a town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is about 1,560 kilometers north of Perth. Roebourne is one of the oldest towns in the state.

 History 
The traditional owners of the land around Roebourne are the Ngarluma people.

The town of Roebourne was started in 1866. It was named after John Septimus Roe, who was the first Surveyor-General of Western Australia.

Roebourne became an important town in the late 1800s because of the gold and tin found nearby. It was a center for mining and for the big sheep stations in the area.

In the past, the town was hit by cyclones. One big cyclone in 1925 destroyed many buildings.

 Geography 
Roebourne is on the Harding River. It is in a dry area of Western Australia called the Pilbara. The area has hot summers and warm winters.

The town is also close to the coast. It is about 20 kilometers from the port of Wickham and the town of Karratha.

 Demographics 
Roebourne has a small population, 981 as of 2016. Many of the people who live in the town are Aboriginal people. The Ngarluma people have a strong connection to the land and the town.