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City in Queensland, Australia
Mount Isa (EYE zə) is a town in the Gulf Country region of Queensland, Australia. It came about because of the large mineral deposits in the area. Mount Isa Mines (MIM) is one of the most productive single mines in world history, based on combined production of lead, silver, copper and zinc.With an estimated metropolitan population of 18,588 in June 2018, Mount Isa administrative, commercial and industrial center for State's large northwestern region. The population has declined moderately by an average annual rate of -2.66% from year to year over the five years to 2018. Although located in a dry area, the artificial lake Moondarra 19 km (12 mi) north of the city on the Leichhardt River provides both drinking water and a range of water sports, bird watching and recreation. Locals often refer to Mount Isa "Isa" .Due to lead production in the city, Mount Isa is one of the most intense air quality monitoring system in Australia. Concerns have been raised over childhood lead contamination and air pollution in the city. Mount Isa Mines (MIM) in particular, is a source of significant pollution lead. .... Learn more at Wikipedia
Mount Isa city and surrounding served by a taxi service as 35 vehicles. A taxi service is called "Isa Curry" express transport passengers to and from the nearby center of Cloncurry to Mount Isa and back again, usually for shopping and medical requirements. In addition, many of the city's clubs have courtesy buses to and from their plants running seven days a week and in the early morning hours. Mount Isa Coaches is a locally owned and run coach company that provides tours and charter services to the local community as well as mining, sports, school and airport transfers. Greyhound Australia has a depot in Mount Isa, with bus service to and from Townsville, Brisbane and Tennant Creek. Mount Isa airport has regular daily services to Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville, in addition to other services to remote Outback communities in western Queensland. The primary carrier which services Mount Isa and district is Qantas / QantasLink - Brisbane and Townsville; Airnorth - Darwin and the Gold Coast; Regional Express - Townsville. In November 2009 it was announced that Skytrans and West Wing Aviation begins flights in and out of Mount Isa to and from the cities on the coast, starting in February 2010. Regional Express (REX) also announced flights between Mount Isa and Townsville beginning after December 2009. Virgin Australia (VA) began service in August 2012 and offers round trip from Brisbane on weekdays. The city is served by QR passenger trains Inlander, traveling overnight to Townsville twice a week in each direction.
| Name | Mount Isa |
|---|---|
| Long Name | Mount Isa, QLD, Australia |
| Region | Queensland |
| Country | Australia |
| Map | Open Map |
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