Rupanyup

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Rupanyup
Victoria
Rupanyup Main Street.JPG
Cromie St, the very wide main street of Rupanyup
Rupanyup is located in Shire of Yarriambiack
Rupanyup
Rupanyup
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Population 549 (2011 census)[1]
Established 1873
Postcode(s) 3388
Elevation 67 m (220 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Yarriambiack
State electorate(s) Lowan
Federal Division(s) Mallee
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
21 °C
70 °F
3 °C
37 °F
200 mm
7.9 in

Rupanyup (/rəˈpænjəp/ rə-PAN-yəp) is a small town in rural Victoria, Australia. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 549.[1] The name Rupanyup is an Aboriginal word meaning 'branch hanging over water'.[2]

The Post Office opened on 22 February 1875 as Karkarooc and was renamed Rupanyup in 1876.[3]

The town has an Australian rules football team competing in the Horsham & District Football League.[4]

Golfers play at the course of the Rupanyup Golf Club on Frayne Avenue.[5]

References

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  2. Rupanyup - Yarriambiack Shire Council
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