Description
Koondrook ( KUUN-druuk) is a town situated on the Murray River, Victoria, Australia.
Koondrook ( KUUN-druuk) is a town situated on the Murray River, Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Shire of Gannawarra local government area, 301 kilometres (187 mi) north west of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2016 census, Koondrook had a population of 832.
History
The Barrapa Barrapa Indigenous Australians are believed to have occupied the Koondrook area, prior to European settlement commencing in 1843. The Post Office opened on 1 March 1879.
In 1889 the Kerang-Koondrook Tramway was opened, linking the town to the Victorian railway network. The tramway was officially closed on 3 March 1981.
Weather
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "BSk" (Tropical and Subtropical Steppe Climate).
Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round.The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).
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Population: 101-1000
Time zone: UTC +11:00
Area: 59.08 km2
Elevation: 51-200 metres
Town elevation: 83 m
Population number: 991
Local Government Area: Gannawarra Shire Council
Attribution
This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Koondrook, Victoria