Corop is a town in the

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region of Victoria, Australia. The town is in the

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and on the Midland Highway, north of the state capital,

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. At the , Corop and the surrounding area had a population of 129, while the town itself claims a population of 33. Near the town are Lake Cooper and Greens Lake, both popular venues for aquatic activities. The town is home to as many holiday homes as permanent dwellings and the town is much larger in holiday times. Corop Post Office opened on 1 January 1868.

Sport

In 1905, Corop Football Club played in the Elmore District Football Association and finished last. Corop joined the Campaspe Football League in 1933. Corop then joined the Kyabram District Football League in 1936, finished last, then disbanded prior to the 1937 season.

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