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Kaniva
Victoria
Population1000 (2006)[1]
Postcode(s)3419
Location
LGA(s)Shire of West Wimmera
State electorate(s)Lowan
Federal division(s)Mallee

Kaniva is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Western Highway, north of Little Desert National Park, in the Shire of West Wimmera local government area. It is located roughly 25km east of the South Australian border and 43km east of Bordertown. At the 2006 census, Kaniva had a population of 1000. The town is commonly used as a rest point for those travelling to Adelaide.

Current coach of the Hawthorn Football Club, Alistair Clarkson, is from Kaniva.

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Kaniva (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-10-01.

36°22′S 141°14′E / 36.367°S 141.233°E / -36.367; 141.233

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