Population 433 (2011 census) LGA(s) Shire of Moira Mean max temp Mean min temp Local time Saturday 11:11 AM | Postcode(s) 3649 State electorate(s) Ovens Valley Postal code 3649 Federal division Division of Murray | |
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Location 224 km (139 mi) from Melbourne
46 km (29 mi) from Shepparton
20 km (12 mi) from Cobram Weather 28°C, Wind NE at 16 km/h, 28% Humidity | ||
Katamatite is a rural township in Victoria, Australia about 46 kilometres north east of Shepparton. At the 2011 census, Katamatite had a population of 433.
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Map of Katamatite VIC 3649, Australia
Katamatite is located in the Murray Valley irrigation area. Township buildings were erected in 1877 and the Post Office opened on 1 December 1877. The townships name is said to be derived from a question, specifically "Kate, am I tight?"
The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Picola & District Football League. The team received publicity and notoriety back in 1925, when they defeated Wattville 78.19 (487) to 1.3 (9), in an attempt to win the minor premiership on percentage from Dookie.
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Katamatite Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA