Milang, South Australia
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| Milang South Australia | |
|---|---|
  Milang | |
| Coordinates | 35°24′S 138°58′E / 35.40°S 138.97°ECoordinates: 35°24′S 138°58′E / 35.40°S 138.97°E |
| Population | 512 (2006 Census)[1] |
| Established | 1853 |
| Postcode(s) | 5256 |
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | ACDT (UTC+10:30) |
| Location | 20 km (12 mi) SW of Strathalbyn |
| LGA(s) | Alexandrina Council |
| State electorate(s) | Hammond |
| Federal Division(s) | Mayo |
Milang is small town situated on the shores of Lake Alexandrina, just over 20 km from Strathalbyn, South Australia. At the 2006 census, Milang had a population of 512.[1]
The town was surveyed in December 1853.[2] Milang was a significant port on the Murray River System between 1860 and 1880, before the railway line was built to connect Adelaide to Morgan further upstream.[3] Milang Football Club currently compete in the Hills Football League C Grade competition.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Milang (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- ↑ "Milang, South Australia". Place Names Online. Government of South Australia Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- ↑ "Milang: The Jetty". Retrieved 2008-08-02.
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