Rural City of Marong

This article is about the former city that existed 1861-1994. For the small town, see Marong.

Rural City of Marong
Local government area
Former Shire Hall at Marong
The Rural City of Marong as at its dissolution in 1994
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionNorth Central Victoria
Established1861
Council seatMarong
Area
 • Total
1,488.93 km2 (574.88 sq mi)
Population
 • Total15,880 (1992)
 • Density10.665/km2 (27.623/sq mi)
CountyBendigo
LGAs around Rural City of Marong
Korong East Loddon Huntly
Bet Bet Rural City of Marong Eaglehawk
Bendigo (C)
Tullaroop Maldon Strathfieldsaye

The Rural City of Marong was a local government area about 150 kilometres (93 mi) north-northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The rural city covered an area of 1,488.93 square kilometres (574.9 sq mi), and existed from 1861 until 1994.

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