Laguna, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LagunaCessnock, New South Wales |
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 Laguna
Location in New South Wales
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| Postcode(s) | 2325 |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) |
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) |
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| LGA(s) | City of Cessnock |
| Region | Hunter |
| County | Northumberland |
| Parish | Yango |
| State electorate(s) | Cessnock |
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter |
Laguna is a small community, or locality, found in the beautiful Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the city of Cessnock and is located about 37 kilometers (23 miles) southwest of Cessnock. You can find Laguna nestled in the scenic Wollombi Valley.
About Laguna
Laguna is a quiet place, home to a small number of people. In 2016, about 216 people lived there. This makes it a peaceful spot, perfect for enjoying nature. It's a great example of a small Australian community.
A Glimpse into History
Laguna has an interesting past that goes back a long time. A very large piece of land, about 1000 acres (which is roughly 400 hectares), was given to a person named Heneage Finch. This type of gift of land was called a "land grant."
Mr. Finch decided to name this big piece of land "Laguna." Today, you can still find a historic building called Laguna House. It is located just south of the main Laguna area, right on the old Great North Road. This road was once a very important route for travel.
