Manyung

Manyung
Queensland
Manyung
Coordinates 26°13′04″S 152°02′04″E / 26.2177°S 152.0344°E / -26.2177; 152.0344Coordinates: 26°13′04″S 152°02′04″E / 26.2177°S 152.0344°E / -26.2177; 152.0344
Postcode(s) 4601
Area 41.8 km2 (16.1 sq mi)
LGA(s) Gympie Region
State electorate(s) Nanango
Federal Division(s) Wide Bay
Suburbs around Manyung:
Goomeribong Goomeribong Goomeri
Murgon Manyung Goomeri
Murgon Moondooner Goomeri

Manyung is a locality split between the Gympie Region and the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[1][2]

History

The locality takes its name from the railway station name, assigned on 20 August 1910. Manyung is thought to be a Waka language word (possibly Bujiebara dialect) munum meaning either death adder or scrub fruit. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Manyung - locality in Gympie Region (entry 46357)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  2. "Manyung - locality in South Burnett Region (entry 46240)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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