Mexico County is a cadastral county in Queensland, gazetted for land-title records rather than local government. Its centre, at 23°49′S 146°05′E, lies within the area Barcaldine Regional Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 23°49′S 146°05′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Barcaldine Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Geography
Queensland does not publish boundary descriptions for its cadastral counties, so Mexico County’s extent relative to its neighbours is not stated here. Its gazetted point sits within Barcaldine Regional Council’s area, in central-west Queensland.
History
The Governor in Council named and bounded Mexico County on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, one of many counties fixed the same year across the central-west pastoral districts.
FAQ
Is Mexico County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as Mexico remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Is Mexico County a local government area?
No. It is a historic land-title division. Barcaldine Regional Council provides local government services around the county’s gazetted centre.
Where is Mexico County’s centre?
Its gazetted reference point at 23°49′S 146°05′E falls within Barcaldine Regional Council.