Leeton, New South Wales
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Leeton is a town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Leeton is situated in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.[2] It is the administrative centre of the Leeton Shire Council local government area, which includes neighbouring suburbs, towns and localities such as Yanco, Wamoon, Whitton, Gogeldrie, Stanbridge and Murrami. Situated in one of the most productive farming regions in the state, the town was designed by Walter Burley Griffin and purpose-built for the irrigation schemes announced by the New South Wales government in the early 20th century.[2][3][4] The Leeton Shire possesses numerous citrus, rice, cotton, grape, walnut and wheat farms. Leeton is known as Australia's Rice Capital, as well as The Heart of SunRice Country, as it is home to the headquarters of SunRice corporation, one of Australia's largest food exporters.[5][6] Other industry includes Arnott's Biscuits (previously Freedom Foods),[7] the Daily Drinks Company, JBS Australia, Webster Limited,[8] and Murrumbidgee Irrigation Limited.[9] Tony Reneker is the current mayor of Leeton.[10][11]
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Leeton New South Wales | |||||||||
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Coordinates | 34°34′0″S 146°24′0″E | ||||||||
Population | 7,437 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||
Established | 2 April 1913 | ||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2705 | ||||||||
Elevation | 138.3 m (454 ft) | ||||||||
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LGA(s) | Leeton Shire | ||||||||
County | Cooper | ||||||||
Parish | Willimbong | ||||||||
State electorate(s) | Murray | ||||||||
Federal division(s) | Farrer | ||||||||
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