Description
Iona is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia, 73 kilometres (45 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area.
Iona is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia, 73 kilometres (45 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Iona recorded a population of 228 at the 2016 Census.
History
Bunyip South Post Office opened on 26 August 1898, was renamed Iona in 1905 and closed in 1977. St Josephs Catholic Church at Iona was opened on 16 December 1900 by the Reverend Father Gleeson. The original building was replaced in 1940 by the existing brick building. St Josephs Catholic School opened on 11 April 1915.
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Population: 101 - 1,000
Time zone: UTC +11:00
Area: 24.557 km2
Elevation: 11 to 50 metres
Town elevation: 25 m
Population number: 228
Local Government Area: Cardinia Shire Council
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This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Iona, Victoria