Shire of Strathbogie

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Shire of Strathbogie
Vic

Location in Victoria

Population:

9295 (2006 Census)

Area:

3302 km² (1274.9 sq mi)

Mayor:

Greg Carlson

Council Seat:

Euroa

Website: http://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/

LGAs around Shire of Strathbogie:
Campaspe	Greater Shepparton	Benalla
Greater Bendigo	Shire of Strathbogie	Benalla
Mitchell	Mitchell	Murrindindi

The Shire of Strathbogie is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the north-eastern part of the State and has an area of 3,293 square kilometres. The Shire includes the towns of Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town.

In 2006 it had a population of 9295, of which almost a third reside in the central town of Euroa, where is the local government offices are located. It was formed in 1994 from the merger of parts of the Shire of Euroa, Shire of Goulburn, Shire of Violet Town, Shire of McIvor and Rural City of Seymour.

The Shire is only about 150 km from Melbourne and bordered to the east by the picturesque Strathbogie Ranges and to the west by the Nagambie Lakes district. It is also well-known for its sheep production (home of the original Merinos) horse studs (earning the title "The Horse Capital of Victoria"), wineries (Mitchelton, Tahbilk, Plunkett's), olives and alpacas.

Tourism is a growing industry in the area, with many B&Bs, hotels and restaurants.