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Orana is a region in central northern New South Wales, Australia. It has a estimated population of 113,824 people at June 2015, and is the largest region in New South Wales with an area of 198,561 square kilometres (76,665 sq mi), approximately 25% of the state. The major localities are Dubbo, Cobar and Mudgee.
The Orana region encompasses twelve local government areas which are the Dubbo Regional Council, Mid-Western Regional Council and the Shires of Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Gilgandra, Narromine, Walgett, Warren and Warrumbungle. This region corresponds approximately with the Australian Bureau of Statistics North Western Statistical Division.
Economy
Agriculture is the predominant industry in the Orana region, with 86% of the area under agricultural landuse. This land makes up 27% of the total agricultural land in New South Wales. The output equals approximately A$658 million or 11.7% of the state's agricultural production. Agriculture industry jobs provide over 20 percent of the employment in the region.