Shire of Metcalfe
The Shire of Metcalfe was a local government area about 105 kilometres (65 mi) north-northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of the regional city of Bendigo. The shire covered an area of 590.52 square kilometres (228.0 sq mi), and existed from 1860 until 1995.
| Shire of Metcalfe Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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Location in Victoria | |||||||||||||||
The former Shire Hall and Council Chambers in Metcalfe | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 3,390 (1992) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 5.741/km2 (14.868/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1860 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 590.52 km2 (228.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Metcalfe | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North Central Victoria | ||||||||||||||
| County | Dalhousie, Talbot | ||||||||||||||
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