Lake Boga, Victoria

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Lake Boga
Victoria
Population: 570
Postcode: 3584
Location:
LGA: Rural City of Swan Hill
State District: Swan Hill
Federal Division: Mallee

Lake Boga is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is situated within the Rural City of Swan Hill within the Mallee region of north-west Victoria. In the 2001 census, Lake Boga had 570 residents. The town is located 325 kilometres north west of Melbourne and 17 kilometres south east of the regional centre Swan Hill. The town is located next to the lake of the same name which is popular with water sports, particularly water skiing. The surrounding area is used for agriculture including fruit and vegetable growing and grain production. There is a sizable wine grape industry in the area and one local winery.

There is a PBY Catalina flying boat on display as Lake Boga was a Royal Australian Air Force flying boat maintenance facility during World War II.


Coordinates: 35°28′S, 143°39′E