What is kerang known for?
What is kerang known for?
Kerang – step back in time. Kerang is a popular rural town and family destination known for its numerous lakes and lagoons. Located 277km North-West of Melbourne and only 25 minutes drive from Cohuna.
How many people live in Kerang Victoria?
3,893
Kerang
| Kerang Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Population | 3,893 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 3579 |
| Elevation | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Location | 277 km (172 mi) from Melbourne 129 km (80 mi) from Bendigo 60 km (37 mi) from Swan Hill |
What LGA is kerang?
Kerang is in the local government area of ‘Gannawarra’. The ‘Gannawarra’ local government area is classified as a ‘Shire’. The Gannawarra local government area includes around 45 cities, towns, villages and localities including Kerang (pop. around 3,700), Cohuna (pop.
Who founded Kerang?
History of Kerang An earlier settlement called Old or Upper Kerang was established on the Loddon River 1848-1857. Woodford John Williams PATCHELL moved the settlement 2 miles down-river to start his own store and others followed.
What is the kerang postcode?
3579
Kerang/Postal codes
When was kerang founded?
* By 1861 Patchell had built a store, a house and an hotel. * Patchell’s buildings became the nucleus of a small village which was proclaimed as Kerang in 1861. * A road district stretching from the South Australian border was proclaimed in 1862.
What postcode is Mildura?
3500
Results
| Postcode | Suburb | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 3500 | MILDURA, VIC | Delivery Area |
| 3502 | MILDURA, VIC | Post Office Boxes |
| 3501 | MILDURA CENTRE PLAZA, VIC | Delivery Area |
| 3501 | MILDURA SOUTH, VIC | Delivery Area |
What is the population of Cohuna?
2,428
Cohuna, Victoria
| Cohuna Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,428 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 3568 |
| Location | 274 km (170 mi) NW of Melbourne 151 km (94 mi) N of Bendigo 65 km (40 mi) NW of Echuca |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Gannawarra |
What is Horsham postcode?
3400
Horsham/Postal codes
What is the meaning of Cohuna?
Origin of Name There is an argument that “cohuna” is a rough English equivalent of a local Aboriginal word meaning “brolga”.
What is the population of Echuca?
14,934
Echuca
| Echuca Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Population | 14,934 (2018) |
| Postcode(s) | 3564 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Location | 214 km (133 mi) N of Melbourne 91 km (57 mi) NE of Bendigo 76 km (47 mi) NW of Shepparton 3 km (2 mi) S of Moama |
Where is Kerang located?
The town of Kerang is located 25 kilometres inland from the Murray River, between the historic Murray River border town of Swan Hill and the agricultural community of Cohuna. Kerang is situated within an irrigation district which produces lucerne, grain and vegetable crops.
Does Kerang have a horse racing club?
Kerang has a horse racing club, the Kerang Turf Club, which schedules two race meetings a year including the Kerang Cup meeting in March.
When did Kerang become a shire?
Kerang was declared a shire in 1871; at the time the settlement’s population was 109. The arrival of the railway from Bendigo in 1884 and the construction of a tramway to Koondrook in 1888 led to expansion; by 1891 the population had increased to over a thousand.
What are the best things to do in Kerang?
The tower was built in 1883 as a water storage and offers panoramic views of the area from the viewing area at the top. Across the road in Atkinson Park is the Kerang Historical Museum which features relics of local history including farm machinery and cars. The Loddon River runs through Kerang, offering good fishing.
