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 (5.6 mi) north from Panitya and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south from Sunset.
Manya Victoria | |
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Coordinates | 35°4′S 141°2′E / 35.067°S 141.033°E |
Postcode(s) | 3512 |
Location | |
LGA(s) | Rural City of Mildura |
State electorate(s) | Mildura |
Federal division(s) | Mallee |
The place name Manya is derived from the local Aboriginal word meaning "the hand".[2]
Notes and references
edit- ^ Travelmate Archived 24 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Dictionary of Aboriginal Place Names in Victoria Archived 19 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine