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Where is Traralgon, Australia?



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Traralgon is located in the Latrobe Valley of eastern Victoria, about 160 kilometres east of Melbourne. It lies between the Gippsland plains and the forested foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges. It is famous for its role as a major regional centre, energy production in the Latrobe Valley, and vibrant local community and events.




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Facts about Traralgon, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionGippsland / Latrobe Valley
LocationIn the Latrobe Valley, southeastern Victoria, on the Traralgon Creek, near the Gippsland Lakes
Coordinates38.20° S, 146.54° E
Local Government AreaCity of Latrobe
Founded1840s
Original NameTraralgon (Aboriginal origin, meaning “river of little fish”)
Elevation~70 m
PopulationApprox. 26,000 (urban area)
AreaApprox. 46 sq km (urban area)
Time ZoneAEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode3844
Major WaterwaysTraralgon Creek, Latrobe River (nearby)
Top AttractionsVictory Park, Traralgon Railway Reservoir Park, Latrobe Regional Gallery, Traralgon Golf Club, St Paul’s Cathedral, Morwell Centenary Rose Garden (nearby).
DemonymTraralgon residents
Main IndustriesPower generation, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, services
Nearest AirportLatrobe Regional Airport (LRE)
Websitehttps://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au