Lake Boga, Victoria
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Lake Boga Victoria |
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Population: | 725 (2006)[1] |
Postcode: | 3584 |
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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. At the 2006 census, Lake Boga had a population of 725. The town is located 325 kilometres (202 mi) north west of Melbourne and 17 kilometres (11 mi) 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, known as the Lake Boga Flying Boat Base.
[edit] References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Lake Boga (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-10-01.
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