Kainton, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kainton South Australia
Kainton Location in Yorke Peninsula Council
Postcode(s)	5552
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
LGA(s)	Yorke Peninsula Council
Region	Yorke and Mid North
County	Daly
State electorate(s)	Narungga
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Localities around Kainton: Paskeville Paskeville Melton Kulpara Port Arthur Port Arthur Sunnyvale Kainton Port Arthur Gulf St Vincent Arthurton Clinton Centre Clinton Gulf St Vincent
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Kainton is a small, quiet town in the Australian state of South Australia. It's located about 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) south of a place called Paskeville. You can find Kainton in the northern part of the Yorke Peninsula, which is a cool area shaped like a boot!

A Glimpse into Kainton's Past

Kainton has a little bit of history, especially when it comes to schools. The first school in Kainton actually closed its doors in 1907. But don't worry, learning continued! In 1915, another school nearby, which was called the "Hundred of Clinton School," was given a new name. It became the "Kainton School." This shows how the community kept education important for its young people.

Where is Kainton Located?

Kainton is part of a few different important areas in Australia.

• For national government, it's in the federal Division of Grey. This is like a big area that elects someone to represent them in the country's parliament.
• For state government, it's in the electoral district of Narungga. This is a smaller area that elects someone to represent them in South Australia's state parliament.
• For local services, Kainton is part of the Yorke Peninsula Council. This local council helps manage things like roads, parks, and community services right in the area.