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| Coordinates:34°28′0″S142°21′0″E / 34.46667°S 142.35000°E /-34.46667; 142.35000 | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Victoria | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 153 (2021 census)[2] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 3494 | ||||||||||||
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Nangiloc locality in theRural City of Mildura,Victoria,Australia. It is located on the south bank of theMurray River, about 50 km south east of Mildura. Primarily an agricultural settlement, at the2021 census, Nangiloc and the surrounding area had a population of 153.[2]
Nangiloc and nearby localitiesIraak andColignan were established assoldier settlement farming areas afterWorld War I, road access to the area being from the west via Boonoonar on what is now theCalder Highway.[3] The Post Office opened on 22 September 1922, the same day as that of Iraak, and closed in 1960.[4]
Irrigation from the Murray and rich local soil has allowed for diverse crops. The area has become increasingly well known for its gourmetwines and fresh fruit industries. Also many niche agricultural goods are produced in this area. Crops likeavocado,pistachio andalmonds are well established.
The area is also well known as a camping destination. There are many bush reserves along the banks of the Murray river that showcase the Mallee bush and its subtle beauty.
Nangiloc has anAustralian Rules football team competing in theMillewa Football League.
Next to Nangiloc is the townColignan. The two towns' names are spelt the same only backwards. It appears that Colignan predated Nangiloc, and Colignan is thought to have been the name of a local Aboriginal leader.
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