Nangwarry, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nangwarry South Australia
Nangwarry Location in South Australia
Established	17 October 1974 (town) 13 December 2001 (locality)
Postcode(s)	5277
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	352 km (219 mi) SE of Adelaide 32 km (20 mi) N of Mount Gambier 19 km (12 mi) S of Penola
LGA(s)	Wattle Range Council
Region	Limestone Coast
County	Grey
State electorate(s)	Mount Gambier
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 19.0 °C 66 °F 8.2 °C 47 °F 712.4 mm 28 in
Localities around Nangwarry: Monbulla Penola Lake Mundi, Victoria Krongart Kalangadoo Wepar Nangwarry Lake Mundi, Victoria Lindsay, Victoria Tarpeena Tarpeena Pleasant Park Lindsay, Victoria
Footnotes	Locations Adjoining localities

Nangwarry is a small town and area in the Australian state of South Australia. It's located about 352 kilometres (219 mi) (219 miles) southeast of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. Nangwarry is also about 32 kilometres (20 mi) (20 miles) northwest of Mount Gambier, a larger town nearby.

About Nangwarry

When Nangwarry Was Established

The town of Nangwarry was officially created on 17 October 1974. Later, on 13 December 2001, the wider area around the town was also officially named Nangwarry. This area uses a name that has been known for a long time.

What You Can Find in Nangwarry

Nangwarry has a few important places for its community. You can find a petrol station there, which is handy for cars. There's also a general store where people can buy everyday items. If you need to send mail, there's a post office too.

Nangwarry is also home to a timber mill. This is a place where wood is processed and cut.

Sports in Nangwarry

The town has a local sports team called the Nangwarry Saints. They play Australian rules football and netball. The Saints are part of the Mid South Eastern Football League, where they compete against teams from other towns.

Government and Location

Where Nangwarry Is Located

Nangwarry is part of the Limestone Coast region in South Australia. This area is known for its unique natural features.

Local and National Government

For local government, Nangwarry is managed by the Wattle Range Council. This council helps make decisions about things like roads and local services.

When it comes to state government, Nangwarry is in the electoral district of Mount Gambier. This means people in Nangwarry vote for a representative in the state parliament from this area.

At the national level, Nangwarry is part of the federal division of Barker. This is the area that elects a representative to the Australian Parliament in Canberra.