Caramut
Caramut /ˈkærəmət/ is a town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia on the Hamilton Highway. It is in the Shire of Moyne local government area and the federal Division of Wannon.
| Caramut Victoria | |
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Caramut | |
| Coordinates | 37°57′S 142°31′E |
| Population | 246 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 3274 |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Moyne |
| State electorate(s) | Polwarth |
| Federal division(s) | Wannon |
The name "Caramut" is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal word cooramook, thought to mean "plenty of possums".
At the 2006 census, Caramut and the surrounding area had a population of 392. At the 2016 census, Caramut and the surrounding area had a population of 246.
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