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Where is Mornington, Australia?

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Location Map of Mornington, Australia

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Mornington City Facts, Australia

City Name	Mornington
Nickname(s)	"Gateway to the Peninsula"
Region / Type	Coastal Suburb / Tourist Town
Local Government Area	Shire of Mornington Peninsula
State	Victoria (VIC)
Country	Australia
Location	Located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay, south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula.
Coordinates	38.2170� S, 145.0390� E
Latitude	-38.2170
Longitude	145.0390
Elevation	49 ft (15 m)
Established	1856
Incorporated	1893 (Borough) - later integrated into regional Shire
Founded By	European settlers (originally a fishing and farming settlement)
Population (2021 Census)	26,000+
Population Density (per sq mi)	2,800 approx.
Area (Sq mi)	10.8 sq mi (28 sq km)
Metro Area	Greater Melbourne Region
Official Language	English
Demonym	Mornington Resident
Currency	Australian Dollar (AUD)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10) - AEDT (UTC+11) during daylight saving
Postal Code	3931
Area Code	+61 3
Government Type	Local Government (Shire Council)
Main Industries	Tourism - Hospitality - Retail - Wine Industry - Marine Services - Recreation
Major Highways	Peninsula Link (M11), Nepean Highway (B110)
Rail Service	No major passenger line (served by nearby Frankston Line)
Nearest Airport	Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Airport Distance from Downtown	60 miles (97 km)
Climate	Oceanic Climate (Mild summers, cool winters)
Average Annual Temperature	57�F (14�C)
Famous For	Beaches - Wine & Food Culture - Harbours - Markets - Scenic Coastal Views
Places to Visit	Mornington Pier - Mothers Beach - Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens - Main Street Markets - Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
Sports Teams	Mornington Bulldogs (AFL) - Local cricket, sailing and soccer clubs
Sister Cities	No formal sister cities registered
Nearest Major Cities	Melbourne (45 mi) - Frankston (9 mi)
Motto	"Where the Peninsula Begins"
Website	https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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