Manya, Victoria

Manya Victoria
Established:	71
Postcode:	3512
Coordinates:	35°4′S 141°2′E / 35.067°S 141.033°E / -35.067; 141.033Coordinates: 35°4′S 141°2′E / 35.067°S 141.033°E / -35.067; 141.033
Location:	569 km (354 mi) from Melbourne 246 km (153 mi) from Mildura 9 km (6 mi) from Panitya 6 km (4 mi) from Sunset [1]
LGA:	Rural City of Mildura
State District:	Mildura
Federal Division:	Mallee

Manya is a locality situated in the Sunraysia region and close to the border of South Australia. The place by road, is situated about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north from Panitya and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south from Sunset.

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

Notes and references

1. ^ Travelmate
2. ^ Dictionary of Aboriginal Place Names in Victoria