Matong /məˈtɒŋ/ is a town in the central east part of the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is 37 kilometres (23 mi) east of Narrandera and 26 kilometres (16 mi) west of Coolamon. At the 2016 census, Matong had a population of 164 people.[1]
Matong New South Wales | |
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Matong | |
Coordinates | 34°46′0″S 146°55′0″E / 34.76667°S 146.91667°E |
Population | 164 (2016 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 2652 |
Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) |
Location |
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LGA(s) | Coolamon Shire |
County | Bourke |
State electorate(s) | Cootamundra |
Federal division(s) | Riverina |
The most popular sport in Matong is Australian rules football, as it lies in the narrow 'canola belt', a geographical triangle stretching from the Grong Grong and Marrar at either end of the Canola Way, to Ungarie, in which Australian football retains a strong following, despite New South Wales being a largely rugby league supporting state.
Preceding station | Former Services | Following station | ||
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Grong Grong towards Hay
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Hay Line | Ganmain towards Junee
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