Pyrenees Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the western part of the state. It includes the towns of Avoca

Avoca, Victoria

Avoca is a town in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Australia, north west of Ballarat. It is one of two main towns in the Pyrenees Shire, the other being Beaufort to the south. At the 2006 census, Avoca had a population of 951.-Geography:...

 and Beaufort

Beaufort, Victoria

Beaufort is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the Western Highway midway between Ararat and Ballarat, in the Pyrenees Shire local government area. It is 387 metres above sea level. At the 2001 census, Beaufort had a population of 987...

. It was formed in 1994 from the merger of the Shire of Avoca

Shire of Avoca

The Shire of Avoca was a Local Government Area located about northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1861 until 1994.-History:...

, Shire of Lexton

Shire of Lexton

The Shire of Lexton was a Local Government Area located about northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994.-History:...

 and Shire of Ripon

Shire of Ripon

The Shire of Ripon was a Local Government Area located about west-northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1861 until 1994.-History:...

. In 2006, it had a population of 6,558, covering over 3,432 square kilometres.

Wards

• Avoca
• Beaufort
• Goldsmith, named after Lake Goldsmith
• Mitchell
• Warrenmang

Each ward is represented by one elected Councillor.

External links

• Pyrenees Shire official website
• Metlink local public transport map
• Link to Land Victoria interactive maps
• Avoca and District Historical Society Inc
• http://www.moonambel-pyrenees.com