Merrijig, Victoria

Merrijig
Victoria
Merrijig
Coordinates 37°06′S 146°15′E / 37.100°S 146.250°ECoordinates: 37°06′S 146°15′E / 37.100°S 146.250°E
Population 705 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 3723
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Mansfield
State electorate(s) Eildon
Federal Division(s) Indi

Merrijig is a town in Victoria, Australia, located between Mount Buller and Mansfield. At the 2011 census, Merrijig and the surrounding area had a population of 705.[1]

The first Merrijig Post Office opened on 4 October 1866 and was replaced by Boggy Creek in 1867. Another Merrijig Post Office opened on 1 April 1866 (known as Delatite from 1872 until 1924) and closed in 1970.[2]

A second placename in Victoria named "Merrijig" exists in East Gippsland, about 10 kilometres north of Lindenow.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Merrijig (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11

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