Minyip

Minyip is a town in the Wimmera region of Victoria, Australia, 320 kilometres (199 mi) north west of Melbourne. It is in the Shire of Yarriambiack local government area. At the 2016 census, Minyip had a population of 524.

Minyip
Victoria
St John's Lutheran church, Minyip
Minyip
Coordinates36°27′S 142°35′E
Population524 (2016 census)
Established1870s
Postcode(s)3392
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Yarriambiack
State electorate(s)Lowan
Federal division(s)Mallee

The name "Minyip" is derived from an Aboriginal word for "ashes" or "camping place".

The town is known as the "Heart of the Wheat Belt". Dryland agriculture especially grain production and handling is one of the region's major industries.

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