Caramut
Town in Victoria, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Caramut /ˈkærəmət/ is a town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia on the Hamilton Highway. It is in the Shire of Moyne local government area and the federal Division of Wannon.
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Caramut Victoria | |
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Coordinates | 37°57′S 142°31′E |
Population | 246 (2016 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 3274 |
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LGA(s) | Shire of Moyne |
State electorate(s) | Polwarth |
Federal division(s) | Wannon |
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The name "Caramut" is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal word cooramook, thought to mean "plenty of possums".[2]
At the 2006 census, Caramut and the surrounding area had a population of 392.[1] At the 2016 census, Caramut and the surrounding area had a population of 246.[3]