Manya, Victoria Explained

Type:town
Manya
State:vic
Lga:Rural City of Mildura
Postcode:3512
Coordinates:-35.0667°N 143°W
Use Lga Map:yes
Stategov:Mildura
Fedgov:Mallee
Dist1:569
Dist2:246
Location2:Mildura
Dist3:9
Location3:Panitya
Dist4:6
Location4:Sunset[1]

Manya is a locality situated in the Sunraysia region and close to the border of South Australia. The place by road, is situated about north from Panitya and south from Sunset.

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

Notes and References

  1. http://www.travelmate.com.au/MapMaker/MapMaker.asp Travelmate
  2. http://www.vaclang.ozhosting.com/search.asp Dictionary of Aboriginal Place Names in Victoria