Mildura
Mildura is a city in the state of Victoria, Australia. It is in the northwest part of Victoria, near the border with the state of South Australia and the state of New South Wales. The city is on the Murray River, which is a long and important river in Australia.
| Mildura Victoria | |||||||||
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Deakin Avenue in Mildura | |||||||||
Mildura | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 34°11′20″S 142°09′30″E / 34.18889°S 142.15833°E | ||||||||
| Population | 34,565 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||
| • Density | 446.00/km2 (1,155.1/sq mi) | ||||||||
| Established | 1887 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | ||||||||
| Area | 77.5 km2 (29.9 sq mi) | ||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||
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The area is known for its warm, sunny weather and good land for farming. People in Mildura grow a lot of grapes and other fruits.
Mildura is a regional centre for many small towns around it. It has a hospital, schools, a university, and a place to see art. It also has an airport.
History
The land where Mildura is today was once home to the Latje Latje people.
In the past, the area was a large farm for sheep. In the late 1800s, two brothers came to the area. They used water from the river to help plants grow. This made the land good for farming.
Climate
Mildura has a hot, dry climate. Summers are very hot, with many days over 30°C. Winters are mild. Not much rain falls in Mildura.
Transport
Mildura has an airport with flights to other cities in Australia. The city is also connected to other places by road. People use cars and buses to travel to and from Mildura. There is also a railway line, but it is mainly used for goods, not for people.
- ↑ "Mildura (Urban Centre and Localities)". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 28 August 2022.