Boort Victoria | |||||||||
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Coordinates | 36°06′S 143°43′E / 36.100°S 143.717°E | ||||||||
Population | 873 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||
Postcode(s) | 3537 | ||||||||
Elevation | 90 m (295 ft) | ||||||||
Location | |||||||||
LGA(s) | Shire of Loddon | ||||||||
State electorate(s) | Murray Plains | ||||||||
Federal division(s) | Mallee | ||||||||
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Boort (/ˈbɔːrt/) is a town in Victoria, Australia, located next to Lake Boort, in the Shire of Loddon. The town is known for its native birdlife. Boort is a local Aboriginal word meaning "Smoke from the hill".
Main sources of employment are retail, olive processing and tourism. Agriculture is a major industry and employer in the Boort region. Produce includes cereal crops, tomatoes, canola, olives, hay and wool.