Cadell, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CadellSouth Australia |
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 Cadell
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 29 July 1920 (town) 27 March 2003 (locality) |
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| Location | 192 km (119 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Mid Murray Council | ||||||||||||||
| County | Albert | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Chaffey | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Barker | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Adjoining localities | ||||||||||||||
Cadell is a small town and area in South Australia. It's located near the north-western edge of the Riverland region. You can find it on a big bend of the Murray River. The town is named after Captain Francis Cadell. He was an important explorer who used steam-powered boats on the Murray River. The town of Cadell was planned in 1919 and officially named in 1920.
About Cadell
Cadell is a peaceful country town. It is surrounded by farms that grow citrus fruits like oranges and lemons. Farmers also grow wine grapes here.
What is Cadell Like?
For most big needs, people from Cadell go to nearby Waikerie. This is where they can find doctors, pharmacies, and shops. Some services are also available in Morgan. A special free ferry helps people cross the Murray River easily.
Nature Around Cadell
Cadell is close to some beautiful natural areas. The Morgan Conservation Park is located to the west of the town. Part of the Hogwash Bend Conservation Park is also found to the east. These parks help protect local wildlife and plants.
