Cohuna, Victoria — 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 Cohuna, in the Gannawarra Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cohuna |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Gannawarra Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -35.77537 |
| Longitude | 144.2643 |
| Population | 2,336 |
| Density | 14.5 /km² |
| Area | 161.3 km² |
| Elevation | 86 m |
| Postcode | 3568 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 235 km north-northwest |
Cohuna is a locality in the Gannawarra Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,336. The locality covers an area of 161.3 km², giving a population density of about 14.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 86 m above sea level. It lies approximately 235 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Cohuna is located at 35.7754°S, 144.2643°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3568. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cohuna rests on the rich, dark earth where the Loddon River whispers its way towards the expansive waters of the Murray. It lies 109.0 km north of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 359°T), and is situated 19.5 km south-south-east of Barham. The landscape around Cohuna is a study in gentle flatness, a vast canvas painted with the emerald of irrigation channels and the muted golds of sun-baked paddocks stretching towards a horizon that seems to melt into the pale blue sky. Gum trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery sound that is the very breath of this country. The air here carries a peculiar stillness, a quiet hum of life that seems to emanate from the soil itself, punctuated only by the distant bleating of sheep or the low drone of a tractor.
The story of Cohuna is deeply entwined with the lifeblood of its waterways, a narrative of transformation and sustenance. Once a place of quiet grazing lands, the advent of irrigation brought a new vitality, transforming the plains into productive farmland that now forms the backbone of Cohuna's economy. Dairy herds graze contentedly, their milk flowing into processing plants that are a significant part of the local industry, while other agricultural ventures contribute to the shire's prosperity. The town itself, a collection of sturdy brick buildings and neat homes, reflects a practical, grounded character, a place where neighbours know each other's names and the pace of life is measured by the changing seasons rather than the ticking of a clock. Cohuna’s connection to the Murray River system, a vast network of interconnected waterways, offers opportunities for recreation and a constant reminder of the land's enduring power.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cohuna, Victoria 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 Cohuna, in the Gannawarra Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cohuna includes the postcode (3568), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Gannawarra Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Cohuna 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. |