Tallangatta, 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 Tallangatta, in the Towong Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tallangatta |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Towong Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.23538 |
| Longitude | 147.18279 |
| Population | 1,043 |
| Density | 18.8 /km² |
| Area | 55.6 km² |
| Elevation | 213 m |
| Postcode | 3700 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 264 km northeast |
Tallangatta is a locality in the Towong Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,043. The locality covers an area of 55.6 km², giving a population density of about 18.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 213 m above sea level. It lies approximately 264 km northeast of Melbourne. Tallangatta is located at 36.2354°S, 147.1828°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3700. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tallangatta rests on a broad sweep of land, where the Mitta Mitta River, a generous artery of cool, clear water, spills into the vast expanse of Lake Hume. It lies 28.7 km east-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 115°T), and is situated 12.8 km east of Tangambalanga. The surrounding country unfolds in shades of ochre and faded green, a landscape shaped by the patient hand of drought and the occasional, generous kiss of rain. Hills, rounded like sleeping giants, rise from the plains, their slopes dotted with hardy eucalypts whose silvery leaves shimmer in the bright, unwavering Australian sun. The air here carries a particular stillness, broken only by the call of unseen birds and the distant hum of farm machinery, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the land.
The story of Tallangatta is deeply entwined with the waters that define it, particularly the construction of the Hume Weir, a monumental feat of engineering that reshaped the very contours of the region and, in turn, necessitated the town’s relocation. Once a vital hub for cattle grazing and timber milling, the local economy now draws strength from the fertile river flats that yield prime wool and beef, while tourism, drawn by the shimmering allure of Lake Hume and its recreational opportunities, offers a gentler, more present-day pulse. The quality of light at dusk, when the sky bleeds into hues of rose and lavender over the placid surface of the lake, is a spectacle that draws many to this corner of Victoria, a quiet beauty that speaks of resilience and a profound connection to the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tallangatta, 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 Tallangatta, in the Towong Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tallangatta includes the postcode (3700), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Towong 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 Tallangatta 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. |