Wangaratta, Administrative division in Victoria, Australia.
The urban center of Wangaratta sits at the intersection of the Ovens and King Rivers, surrounded by agricultural lands in northeastern Victoria.
European settlement began in 1838 when Thomas Rattray established a settlement at Ovens Crossing, leading to the area's development as a goldfields service center.
The annual Wangaratta Festival of Jazz features 90 events and 350 musicians, establishing the city as a primary destination for music enthusiasts.
The city maintains a network of 80 parks and reserves, providing recreational spaces for the population of 29,808 residents.
The name Wangaratta originates from indigenous language, referring to the meeting point of waters or the nesting location of cormorants.
Location: Victoria
Location: Rural City of Wangaratta
Elevation above the sea: 145 m
Website: http://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/
Shares border with: East Wangaratta, Oxley Flats, Oxley, North Wangaratta, Waldara, Wangandary, Laceby, Wangaratta South
Website: http://wangaratta.vic.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -36.35830,146.31200
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:30
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