Howlong, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Howlong, in the Federation Council local government area.
| Locality | Howlong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Federation Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.95997 |
| Longitude | 146.61177 |
| Population | 2,695 |
| Density | 17.3 /km² |
| Area | 155.9 km² |
| Elevation | 148 m |
| Postcode | 2643 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 479 km west-southwest |
Howlong is a locality in the Federation Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,695. The locality covers an area of 155.9 km², giving a population density of about 17.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 148 m above sea level. It lies approximately 479 km west-southwest of Sydney. Howlong is located at 35.9600°S, 146.6118°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2643. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Howlong rests on the gentle curve of the Murray River, its landscape a mosaic of sun-baked earth and tenacious green. It lies 31.3 km north-west of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 306°T), and is situated 14.9 km north-north-west of Barnawartha. The river, a broad, languid ribbon of ochre water, dictates the rhythm of the land, its banks a soft embrace of willows and hardy native grasses that whisper in the dry breeze. Beyond the river flats, the terrain unfolds in a subtle undulation, a canvas of rich, red soil that cradles scattered stands of gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and dust, a constant reminder of the vast, sun-drenched plains that stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the occasional glint of corrugated iron roofs. The light at dusk often paints the sky in bruised purples and soft oranges, casting long shadows that stretch and shift across the paddocks, imbuing the everyday scene with a quiet, melancholic beauty.
The story of Howlong is deeply entwined with the Murray River, a vital artery that has sustained life and commerce for generations. Once a significant river port, the paddle steamers that plied these waters brought goods and travellers, shaping the early economy of the area, which today remains largely agricultural. Sheep grazing and the cultivation of crops, particularly cereals, are the enduring pillars of Howlong's economic life, the land yielding its bounty under the relentless Australian sun. Evidence of this past can still be glimpsed in the weathered timbers of old jetties and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the local hotel, a place where stories of river life and farming fortunes are still exchanged. The quiet hum of machinery from nearby farms and the occasional rumble of a truck on the highway are the dominant sounds, a testament to a community that thrives on its connection to the earth and the enduring flow of the river.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Howlong, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Howlong, in the Federation Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Howlong includes the postcode (2643), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Federation Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Howlong is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |