The Shire of South Gippsland was a local government area about 170 kilometres (106 mi) south-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of 1,432.26 square kilometres (553.0 sq mi), and existed from 1894 until 1994.

Shire of South Gippsland Victoria
Location in Victoria
Population	6,180 (1992)[1]
• Density	4.315/km2 (11.175/sq mi)
Established	1894
Area	1,432.26 km2 (553.0 sq mi)
Council seat	Foster
County	Buln Buln
LGAs around Shire of South Gippsland: Woorayl Woorayl Alberton Bass Strait Shire of South Gippsland Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait

History

Originally part of the Alberton Road District, South Gippsland was first incorporated as a shire on 16 February 1894.[2]

On 2 December 1994, the Shire of South Gippsland was abolished, and, along with the Shire of Mirboo and parts of the Shires of Korumburra and Woorayl, was merged into the new Shire of South Gippsland.[3]

Wards

South Gippsland was divided into three ridings, each of which elected three councillors:

• West Riding
• Central Riding
• East Riding

Towns and localities

Population

* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.

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