Kangaloon, New South Wales facts for kids
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 Kangaloon
Location in New South Wales
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| Postcode(s) | 2576 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 814 m (2,671 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Wingecarribee Shire | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Southern Highlands | ||||||||||||||
| County | Camden | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Mittagong, Kangaloon | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Goulburn | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Whitlam | ||||||||||||||
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Kangaloon is a small village located in the beautiful Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wingecarribee Shire.
This quiet village is about 140 kilometers (87 miles) southwest of Sydney. It's also just 16 kilometers (10 miles) east-southeast of the larger town of Bowral.
In 2016, Kangaloon had a population of 151 people. By the 2021 census, the number of residents grew slightly to 206.
What's in a Name? The Meaning of Kangaloon
The name Kangaloon comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "kangaroo landing ground." This suggests that kangaroos were once common in this area.
Famous Faces from Kangaloon
Even small villages can be home to well-known people! One notable person linked to Kangaloon is:
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