Tungamah, Victoria
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| Tungamah Victoria |
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| Population: | 355 [1] |
| Postcode: | 3728 |
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| LGA: | Shire of Moira |
| State District: | Murray Valley |
| Federal Division: | Indi |
Tungamah is a town in the Goulburn Valley region of northern Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Shire of Moira Local government area, 259 kilometres (161 mi) from the state capital, Melbourne. Tungamah is situated on the banks of Boosey Creek and at the 2006 census, Tungamah had a population of 355.[1].
Tungamah takes its name from the Aboriginal word for the Brush Turkey.
Major industries in the Tungamah area include grain production, wool growing and dairy and beef.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Tungamah (L) (Urban Centre/Locality). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
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