Manya, Victoria

Manya
Victoria
Coordinates 35°4′S 141°2′E / 35.067°S 141.033°E / -35.067; 141.033Coordinates: 35°4′S 141°2′E / 35.067°S 141.033°E / -35.067; 141.033
Established 71
Postcode(s) 3512
Location
LGA(s) Rural City of Mildura
State electorate(s) Mildura
Federal Division(s) Mallee

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.

The place name Manya is derived from the local Aboriginal word meaning "the hand".[2]

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