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South Kolan is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of South Kolan had a population of 1,258 people. Geography The South Kolan region is in the Wide Bay–Burnett region,354 kilometres (220 mi) north of the state capital Brisbane and 23 kilometres (14 mi) south west of the regional city of Bundaberg. The Burnett River flows through the locality. The neighbourhood of Birthamba is located in the north-eastern area of South Kolan (24.9166°S 152.1833°E / -24.9166; 152.1833 (Birthamba)); it takes its name from the former Birthamba railway station on the now closed Mount Perry railway line. Birthamba is an Aboriginal word meaning camp. The former neighbourhood of Kalbar is located in the eastern area of South Kolan (24.940°S 152.247°E / -24.940; 152.247 (Kalbar, Queensland (South Kolan))). Kalbar Road still bears the name. It is located in the bend of the Burnett River opposite South Bingera / Branyan. (This is not to be confused with the town of Kalbar (formerly Engelsburg) in the Scenic Rim Region). The neighbourhood of Koolboo is located in the north-western area of South Kolan (24.9166°S 152.1500°E / -24.9166; 152.1500 (Koolboo)); it takes its name from the former Kooboo railway station on the now closed Mount Perry railway line. Koolboo is named after a local Aboriginal clan leader. The Bundaberg-Gin Gin Road (State Route 3) runs through from east to west, and The Cedars Road exits to the south. History South kolan Wikipedia