Mooga, Queensland

Mooga
Queensland
Mooga
Coordinates 26°20′14″S 149°00′49″E / 26.3372°S 149.0136°E / -26.3372; 149.0136Coordinates: 26°20′14″S 149°00′49″E / 26.3372°S 149.0136°E / -26.3372; 149.0136
Postcode(s) 4455
Area 358.7 km2 (138.5 sq mi)
LGA(s) Maranoa Region
State electorate(s) Warrego
Federal Division(s) Maranoa
Suburbs around Mooga:
Eumamurrin Durham Downs Durham Downs
Euthulla Mooga Pickanjinnie
Euthulla Blythdale Pickanjinnie

Mooga is a locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

History

The name Mooga was derived from the pastoral run name, which was an Aboriginal word in the Mandandanji language, meaning kingfisher.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Mooga - locality in Maranoa Region (entry 49165)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
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