Linga, Victoria
For other uses, please see Linga (disambiguation)
| Linga Victoria | |
|---|---|
| Population | 98 (2006)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3509 |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Rural City of Mildura |
| State electorate(s) | Mildura |
| Federal division(s) | Mallee |
Linga is a locality situated on the Mallee Highway in the Sunraysia region. The place by road, is situated about 8 kilometres east from Boinka and 11 kilometres west from Underbool. It has a population within a 7 kilometre radius of approximately 28 people.[3]
The name Linga is believed to be an invented derivative from the traditional Aboriginal name Lar-gni which meant camp of ... because as a place to camp it was a place to linger. [4]
Notes and references
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Linga (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-10-01.
- ^ Travelmate
- ^ www.fallingrain.com Underbool
- ^ Dictionary of Aboriginal Placenames
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