Licola, Victoria
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| Licola Victoria |
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| Population: | 21[1] |
| Postcode: | 3858 |
| Location: | |
| LGA: | Shire of Wellington |
| State District: | Gippsland East |
| Federal Division: | Gippsland |
Licola is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on Licola Road, in the Shire of Wellington, 254 kilometres east of Melbourne. At the 2006 census, Licola and the surrounding area had a population of 21.[1]
The Lions Club owns a large section of land in Licola, but the majority of the land is National Forest. The town houses one general store, one petrol station and a small number of houses. It is also the only Victorian town not connected to the mains electricity grid.[citation needed] The town is frequented by motorbike riders, campers and hikers alike.
In 2007 on Australia Day, Licola faced harsh floods and the main bridge was washed away.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). Licola (State Suburb). 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
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