Manilla

Postcode: 2346

Manilla is a small town in New South Wales, Australia, located 45 kilometres from the regional city of Tamworth. Manilla is famous for its setting as a fishing and paragliding area.

The name Manilla comes from the Gamilaraay language, and is said to mean meeting of the rivers.

Manilla was established in the 1850s at the junction of the Namoi River and the Manilla River. The population of Manilla is 2,500. It was formerly the centre of Manilla Shire Local Government Area, but this was amalgamated with Tamworth City Council and portions of Parry, Barraba & Nundle Shire Councils to form Tamworth Regional Council in 2004.

Manilla is also well known for Split Rock Dam on the Manilla River and Lake Keepit on the Namoi. It is famous worldwide as a hang gliding & paragliding center.

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