Borrika, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Borrika South Australia
Borrika Location in South Australia
Population	42 (2016 census)
Established	2 April 1914 (town) 11 November 1999 (locality)
Postcode(s)	5309
Elevation	55 m (180 ft)
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
Location	132 km (82 mi) E of Adelaide 16 km (10 mi) northeast of Karoonda
LGA(s)	District Council of Karoonda East Murray
Region	Murray and Mallee
County	Buccleuch
State electorate(s)	Hammond
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 23.6 °C 74 °F 9.3 °C 49 °F 343.0 mm 13.5 in
Localities around Borrika: Copeville Copeville Halidon Perponda Karoonda Borrika Halidon Sandalwood Karoonda Karoonda Marama Marama
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Borrika is a small town and a defined area (called a locality) in South Australia. It's located about 16 kilometers (about 10 miles) northeast of a town called Karoonda. You can find Borrika along the Karoonda Highway, which is a main road in the area.

Borrika was once connected by a railway line. This line, first known as the Barmera railway line, later became part of the Loxton railway line. Trains used to run here, but the line was closed in 2015.

People and History

How Many People Live in Borrika?

In August 2016, a special count of people called a census was done across Australia. This count showed that 42 people lived in Borrika at that time. A census helps us understand how many people live in different places and what their communities are like.

When Was Borrika Established?

Borrika was officially established as a town on April 2, 1914. Later, on November 11, 1999, it was also officially recognized as a "locality." A locality is a specific geographic area, often rural, that has a recognized name.

Government and Location

How Borrika is Governed

Borrika is part of several important areas that help manage local services and government.

• Local Council: It belongs to the District Council of Karoonda East Murray. This is like the local government that looks after things such as roads, parks, and community services in the area.
• State Government: For state elections, Borrika is in the Electoral district of Hammond. When people vote for their state representatives, they vote in this district.
• Federal Government: For national elections, Borrika is part of the federal Division of Barker. This is the area that elects a representative to the Australian Parliament.

Where is Borrika Located?

Borrika is situated in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia. This region is known for its agricultural land. The town is about 132 kilometers (around 82 miles) east of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia.

Climate in Borrika

Borrika has a climate typical of its region. The average highest temperature is about 23.6 degrees Celsius (74.5 degrees Fahrenheit). The average lowest temperature is around 9.3 degrees Celsius (48.7 degrees Fahrenheit). The area receives about 343 millimeters (13.5 inches) of rainfall each year.