Manya, Victoria

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Manya
Victoria
Population: 28 (within 7 km radius)
Established: 71
Postcode: 3512
Location:
LGA: Rural City of Mildura
State District: Mildura
Federal Division: Mallee

Manya is a locality situated in the Sunraysia region and close to the border of South Australia. The place by road, is situated about 9 kilometres north from Panitya and 6 kilometres south from Sunset. It has a population within a 7 kilometre radius of approximately 28 people.[2]

The place name Manya is derived from the local Aboriginal word meaning "the hand".[3]

[edit] Notes and References

  1. ^ Travelmate
  2. ^ North.html www.fallingrain.com Manya
  3. ^ Dictionary of Aboriginal Place Names in Victoria


Coordinates: 35°4′0″S, 141°1′60″E