Mantung, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mantung South Australia
Mantung Location in South Australia
Established	8 July 1915 (town) 11 November 1999 (locality)
Postcode(s)	5308
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACDT (UTC+10:30)
Location	140 km (87 mi) E of Adelaide 58 km (36 mi) NE of Karoonda 48 km (30 mi) SW of Loxton
LGA(s)	District Council of Karoonda East Murray District Council of Loxton Waikerie
Region	Murray and Mallee
County	Albert
State electorate(s)	Chaffey Hammond
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 23.6 °C 74 °F 8.7 °C 48 °F 271.1 mm 10.7 in
Localities around Mantung: Maggea Maggea Wunkar Wunkar Maggea Mercunda Mantung Wunkar Caliph Mercunda Mindarie Mindarie
Footnotes	Locations Adjoining localities

Mantung is a small town and a specific area, also called a locality, in the Australian state of South Australia. It's located in the south-east part of the state. Mantung is about 140 kilometers (87 miles) east of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It's also about 58 kilometers (36 miles) north-east of Karoonda and 48 kilometers (30 miles) south-west of Loxton.

The name "Mantung" comes from an Aboriginal word. It refers to a waterhole that was once in this area. A school opened in Mantung in 1921, helping to educate local children. However, this school closed its doors in 1944.

History of Mantung

Mantung was an important stop along the Waikerie railway line. This railway line opened in 1914, connecting different towns. The town of Mantung itself was officially planned and marked out in 1915. Even though the railway line stopped running around 1990, the town hall in Mantung is still used by the community today. It's a place where people can gather for events and meetings.

Historic Sites

Mantung is home to the historic Elizabeth Well Ruins. These ruins are very old and are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. This means they are protected because they are an important part of the state's history.

Government and Representation

Mantung is part of several government areas. For national elections, it's in the federal division of Barker. For state elections, it falls into the electoral district of Chaffey and the electoral district of Hammond. Locally, Mantung is managed by two different councils: the District Council of Karoonda East Murray and the District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

Community Events

Each year, Mantung hosts a special event at the Mantung Community Hall. More than 100 people gather for the ANZAC Dawn Service. This service is held early in the morning to remember and honor soldiers who served their country.