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Welcome to Denmark, WA
Denmark is a bustling town 423 kilometres south-south-east of Perth. It is situated on Wilson Inlet in the Great Southern region of Western Australia and has a population of around 2,200.
History
The Denmark River was named in 1829 by a man called Thomas Braidwood Wilson. He named it after his mentor, naval surgeon Alexander Denmark. In 1895, C & E Millar purchased 20,000 acres of freehold timber country at Denmark River. It was known as the Denmark Estate.
In 1895, a railway extension from Torbay to Denmark River was built. A post office and bank opened in 1897. By 1900, 2000 people lived in Denmark.
Lifestyle and Entertainment
Denmark is home to lots of wineries and vineyards. The town has a choice of schools and sporting facilities. There is a medical centre, hospital and dentist in the town too.
You can find plenty of shops and galleries in the area, as well as cafes and restaurants that serve different types of food.
