Conargo
Town in New South Wales, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Conargo /kɒˈnɑːrɡoʊ/ is a town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is in the Edward River Council local government area. It is on Billabong Creek, a tributary of the Edward River. The nearest towns are Jerilderie and Deniliquin. At the 2006 census, Conargo had a population of 117 people.[1]
Conargo New South Wales | |
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Coordinates | 35°19′S 145°09′E |
Population | 117 (2006 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 2710 |
Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
Location |
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LGA(s) | Edward River Council |
County | Townsend |
State electorate(s) | Murray |
Federal division(s) | Farrer |
The Aboriginal name for the locality of Conargo was 'Gooriara', meaning "hopping" or "kangaroo ground".[3]
The actual town itself is quite small, with only a pub, a convenience store that sells fuel and a small number of houses. There are five nearby villages – Blighty, Mayrung, Pretty Pine, Wanganella and Booroorban.[4]
The surrounding rural area consists of large sheep stations, including some Merino studs.