Nangiloc is a small rural community in
North Western Victoria on the south (left) bank of the
Murray River, about 50 km south east of Mildura. Primarily an agricultural settlement, at the
2021 census, Nangiloc and the surrounding area had a population of 153.
Nangiloc and nearby localities
Iraak
Iraak is a locality in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 35 km south-east of Mildura, Victoria.
Iraak and nearby localities Nangiloc and Iraan were established as soldier settlement farming areas after World War I, road access to ...
and
Colignan
Colignan is a small rural town on the banks of the Murray River, in North Western Victoria, Australia. The town is on the border of the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park. At the 2016 census, Colignan and the surrounding area had a population of 329.
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were established as
soldier settlement
Soldier settlement was the settlement of land throughout parts of Australia by returning discharged soldiers under soldier settlement schemes administered by state governments after World War I and World War II. The post-World War II settleme ...
farming areas after
World War I, road access to the area being from the west via Boonoonar on what is now the
Calder Highway.
The Post Office opened on 22 September 1922, the same day as that of Iraak, and closed in 1960.
Irrigation from the Murray and rich local soil has allowed for diverse crops. The area has become increasingly well known for its gourmet
wines and fresh fruit industries. Also many niche agricultural goods are produced in this area. Crops like
avocado,
pistachio
The pistachio (, ''Pistacia vera''), a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food.
''Pistacia vera'' is often confused with other sp ...
and
almonds
The almond (''Prunus amygdalus'', Synonym (taxonomy)#Botany, syn. ''Prunus dulcis'') is a species of tree native to Iran and surrounding countries, including the Levant. The almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of th ...
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 an
Australian Rules football
Australian football, also called Australian rules football or Aussie rules, or more simply football or footy, is a contact sport played between two teams of 18 players on an oval field, often a modified cricket ground. Points are scored by k ...
team competing in the
Millewa Football League.
Next to Nangiloc is the town
Colignan
Colignan is a small rural town on the banks of the Murray River, in North Western Victoria, Australia. The town is on the border of the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park. At the 2016 census, Colignan and the surrounding area had a population of 329.
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. Both small towns border onto each other and are quite similar in many respects. They now share a primary school and other services. 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.
See also
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1956 Murray River flood
The 1956 Murray River flood involved the rising of waters in the Murray River and flooding of many towns in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. The flood was and still is considered the biggest flood in the recorded history of the Murr ...
References
Towns in Victoria (Australia)
Populated places on the Murray River
Mallee (Victoria)
Australian soldier settlements
1922 establishments in Australia
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