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Bool Lagoon
South Australia
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The locality’s name is derived from Bool Lagoon.
Bool Lagoon is located in South Australia
Bool Lagoon
Bool Lagoon
Location in South Australia
Established 12 April 2001
Postcode(s) 5271
Time zone ACST (UTC+9:30)
 • Summer (DST) ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location
  • 311 km (193 mi) south-east of Adelaide
  • 20 km (12 mi) south of Naracoorte
  • 60 km (37 mi) north-east of Millicent
LGA(s) Naracoorte Lucindale Council
Wattle Range Council
State electorate(s) MacKillop
Federal Division(s) Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
20.7 °C
69 °F
8.0 °C
46 °F
548.5 mm
21.6 in
Suburbs around Bool Lagoon:
Spence Moyhall Struan
Spence Bool Lagoon Struan
Glenroy
Coles Maaoupe Glenroy
Footnotes Locations
Local government areas
Adjoining localities

Bool Lagoon is a special area in the Australian state of South Australia. It is located in the south-east part of the state. This region is known as the Limestone Coast. Bool Lagoon is about 311 kilometers (193 miles) south-east of Adelaide, the state capital.

About Bool Lagoon

The name of this area comes from Bool Lagoon itself. This is a large freshwater lagoon found within its borders. The boundaries for the Bool Lagoon area were officially set in 2001. This happened in two steps. First, a part of the area was defined in April. Then, the rest was defined in December of that year.

Land Use and Nature

The land in Bool Lagoon is used for two main purposes. Some parts are used for agriculture, which means farming. Other parts are set aside for conservation. This means protecting nature and wildlife.

Protecting Wildlife

Several important protected areas are located in the northern part of Bool Lagoon. These places help keep the natural environment safe. They include:

These parks are home to many different plants and animals. They are important for biodiversity.

History and Government

Bool Lagoon also has a special historical site. It is called Farm Group Killanoola. This place is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. This means it is important to the history of South Australia.

Local Government

Bool Lagoon is part of several government areas. For national elections, it is in the federal Division of Barker. For state elections, it is in the electoral district of MacKillop. Locally, it is managed by two councils: the Naracoorte Lucindale Council and the Wattle Range Council. These councils help manage local services and rules for the area.

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