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Tantonan
New South Wales
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Education in Tantonan is provided by Bunnaloo Public School
Tantonan is located in New South Wales
Tantonan
Tantonan
Location in New South Wales
Postcode(s) 2731
Location
LGA(s) Murray River Council
County Cadell
State electorate(s) Murray
Federal Division(s) Farrer

Tantonan is a small rural area located in the central south part of the Riverina region in New South Wales, Australia. It's a quiet place, mainly made up of farms and open land.

You can find Tantonan by road. It is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) northwest of a town called Caldwell. It is also about 13 kilometers (8 miles) southeast of another place called Bunnaloo.

Life in Tantonan

Tantonan is known as a "rural locality." This means it's a small community in the countryside, not a big city or even a large town. People who live here often work in farming or related industries. The area is part of the Murray River Council, which helps manage local services.

Past Communications

Long ago, Tantonan had its own Post Office. This Post Office opened on June 21, 1926. It was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. However, it closed down in 1962. Today, people in Tantonan use nearby towns for their postal needs.

Learning in the Area

Even though Tantonan is a small place, children living there have access to education. Local students attend the Bunnaloo Public School. This school helps young people learn and grow in their community.

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