Tongio, 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 Tongio, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tongio |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.16869 |
| Longitude | 147.69882 |
| Population | 58 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 140.8 km² |
| Elevation | 342 m |
| Postcode | 3896 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 252 km east-northeast |
Tongio is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 58. The locality covers an area of 140.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 342 m above sea level. It lies approximately 252 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Tongio is located at 37.1687°S, 147.6988°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3896. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tongio rests in the embrace of East Gippsland’s undulating country, where the air carries the subtle scent of eucalypt and the distant murmur of water. It lies 136.4 km south-south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 148°T), and is situated 40.0 km east-south-east of Dinner Plain. The landscape here is a generous unfolding of green, with hills that rise and fall like sleeping giants beneath a sky that can shift from brilliant sapphire to a bruised, bruised grey with startling speed. Fields, often patchwork quilts of cattle pasture and hay, spill down towards the creek beds that thread their way through the terrain, their banks often fringed with the deep, cool shadows of native trees. The quality of the light in the late afternoon is particularly fine, a soft, golden wash that seems to linger on the rounded slopes, lending a timeless feel to the very earth.
The history of Tongio is deeply entwined with the pastoral pursuits that have long shaped this region, the land itself a testament to generations of farmers and graziers who have worked its soil. While not a bustling hub, Tongio’s economy has historically been anchored in the strength of its agricultural output, with cattle being a constant presence, their lowing a familiar sound carried on the breeze. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, have always played a role, providing sustenance and a gentle rhythm to the lives of those who call Tongio home. The quiet character of Tongio is its own kind of landmark, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation, and the neighbouring farms and properties are more than just neighbours; they are the threads that bind the community together.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tongio, 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 Tongio, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tongio includes the postcode (3896), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland 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 Tongio 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. |