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Merrigum
Victoria
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Merrigum is located in City of Greater Shepparton
Merrigum
Merrigum
Location in City of Greater Shepparton
Population 672 (2011 census)
Postcode(s) 3618
Location
  • 197 km (122 mi) N of Melbourne
  • 30 km (19 mi) W of Shepparton
  • 14 km (9 mi) SE of Kyabram
LGA(s) City of Greater Shepparton
State electorate(s)
  • Euroa
  • Murray Plains
Federal Division(s) Murray

Merrigum is a small town in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, Australia. The town is part of City of Greater Shepparton local government area. It is 197 kilometres (122 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne. In 2011 there were 672 people living in the town.

The name Merrigum is an Australian Aboriginal word meaning a small plain. Merrigum Post Office opened on 1 February 1875.

Golfers play at the course of the Merrigum Golf Club.

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