The Borough of Koroit was a local government area about 18 kilometres (11 mi) northwest of Warrnambool in western Victoria, Australia. The borough covered an area of 23.07 square kilometres (8.9 sq mi) immediately to the north of the Tower Hill State Game Reserve, and existed from 1870 until 1985.
Borough of Koroit Victoria | |
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Population | 1,500 (1986)[1] |
• Density | 65.0/km2 (168/sq mi) |
Established | 1870 |
Area | 23.07 km2 (8.9 sq mi) |
Council seat | Koroit |
Region | Barwon South West |
County | Villiers |
It was first incorporated on 7 October 1870. On 1 June 1985, the borough was united with the Shire of Warrnambool as the Koroit Riding.[2]
Population
editYear | Population |
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1954 | 1,401 |
1958 | 1,430* |
1961 | 1,466 |
1966 | 1,416 |
1971 | 1,429 |
1976 | 1,408 |
1981 | 1,469 |
1986 | 1,500* |
* Estimates in 1958 and 1988 Victorian Year Books.