Nadia, South Australia facts for kids
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 Nadia
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1999 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5690 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | District Council of Ceduna | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Flinders | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Adjoining localities | ||||||||||||||
Nadia is a small place located on the west coast of South Australia. It looks out over a bay that is part of the huge Great Australian Bight. Nadia is about 567 kilometers north-west of the main city of Adelaide city centre. It is also about 17 kilometers west of the town of Ceduna.
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About Nadia
Where is Nadia?
Nadia is bordered by the coastline and Tourville Bay to the south. To the north, it meets the Penong branch of the Eyre Peninsula Railway. On its western side is the area called Charra. To the east, you will find Denial Bay.
How Nadia Got its Name
The boundaries for Nadia were officially set in January 1999. The name "Nadia" comes from two local features. These are Nadia Well and Nadia Landing. These places were already known by those names in the area.
Life in Nadia
What the Land is Used For
As of 2012, most of the land in Nadia is used for conservation. This means it is protected to keep its natural environment safe. This protected land includes the coastline in the south of Nadia. The northern part of Nadia is used for farming. This land is set aside for growing crops or raising animals.
Who Lives Here?
The last official count of people was in August 2016. This was part of the 2016 Australian census. The census found that only three people were living within Nadia's boundaries at that time.
Government and Representation
How Nadia is Governed
Nadia is part of different government areas. For federal elections, it is in the Division of Grey. This is how people vote for their representatives in the national government. For state elections, Nadia is in the electoral district of Flinders. This is for voting for representatives in the South Australian government. Finally, for local matters, Nadia is part of the District Council of Ceduna. This local council helps manage things like roads and local services.
