Download coordinates as: Nanango /nəˈnæŋɡoʊ/[2] is a rural town and locality in the South Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.

While there are benefits from the flooding there are also risks, including the loss of vegetation in riparian zones, biosecurity problems and spread of weed species.

The word was either the name of a significant gathering place,[9] or means "large watering hole", or was ascribed to a local Aboriginal elder at the time of European settlement.

[10] The first Europeans to settle in the area around Nanango were John Borthwick and William Oliver from Ipswich, who took up pastures for sheep grazing in 1847.

[11] The inn served travellers journeying from Brisbane and Limestone (now known as Ipswich), and became the meeting place for early residents of Taromeo, Tarong and Nanango stations.

[13] Beef, dairy and timber, in particular the valuable red cedar (Toona ciliata), were the primary early industries in the area.

[citation needed] Land in Nanango was open for selection on 17 April 1877, and 48 square miles (124 km2) were made available.

[citation needed] St Patrick's Catholic Primary School was established by the Sisters of Mercy on 28 April 1912.

A map advertising the auction stated that the Estate was situated 3 to 5 miles (5 to 8 km) from Nanango where there is "an up to date butter factory and public offices".

[29][30][31] After World War I, however, growth levelled off until the early 1970s, when the development of the Tarong Power Station led to a third population explosion.

[citation needed] In April 1921, two subdivisions at Nanango and Tarong Estate and Township were advertised for auction by John Darley and Isles, Love and Co.

[1] Nanango has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Nanango's principal industries are coal mining and power generation, agriculture, beef and pork production, dairying and milk processing, timber growing and milling, small crops, natural medicine, art and craftwork and tourism.

[53] Nanango also has a vigorous cultural and sporting life and is host to several potteries, an art gallery and many craft outlets.

[60] There are a number of parks in the area: Located approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) from Brisbane, Nanango attracts day and weekend trippers from South East Queensland.

Day trips from the town include the Grapes and Gourmets Drive,[62] Bunya Mountains, Coomba Falls and fossicking at Seven Mile Diggings.

[63] Nanango has a number of live entertainment venues which regularly host performances by local theatre and musical groups.

[citation needed] The area has a similar climate to nearby Kingaroy, but it is cooler in winter and generally more humid.