Canbelego County is a cadastral county in western New South Wales, one of 141 divisions still used in land titles. It covers a sparsely settled part of the Bogan and Cobar districts, with no substantial town of its own.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Western NSW, Bogan and Cobar districts |
| Named after | Believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word |
| Local government areas today | Bogan Shire, Cobar Shire |
Parishes in Canbelego County
- Antares
- Bannan
- Berry
- Boree
- Carnbilly
- Caro
- Coreen
- Courebone
- Currawong
- Eton
- Florida
- Gidalambone
- Gilgies
- Gilgoenbon
- Glenariff
- Goyder
- Grahweed
- Hall
- Hermitage
- Kelley
- Kidgery
- King
- Langtree
- Lincoln
- Lynch
- Meeson
- Mepunga
- Merri
- Monkellan
- Mulga
- Muriel
- Narrama
- Neiley
- Nirranda
- Nullawarra
- Orion
- Quandong
- Sturt
- The Brothers
- The Pines
- Tootalally
- Tooram
- Tritton
- Vega
- Warong
- Warranbilla
- Warrego
- Warungo
- Waveney
- Wilgabone
- Willeroon
- Yarran
Towns and Localities Today
Canbelego is a small locality and former railway siding on the Cobar line; the wider county is grazing land without another named town.
Geography
Canbelego County adjoins Yanda County, Cowper County, Robinson County, Gregory County, Mouramba County, Flinders County and Oxley County.
History
The name Canbelego is believed to derive from a local Aboriginal word, though no proclamation date is confirmed on record.
FAQ
Where is Canbelego County?
It lies in western New South Wales, in the Bogan and Cobar shires, roughly between Nyngan and Cobar.
What towns are in Canbelego County?
Canbelego itself is a small locality; the county has no larger town.
Is Canbelego County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Canbelego County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.