North Cape, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Cape South Australia
North Cape Location in South Australia
Population	2034 (shared with other localities in the “State Suburb of Kingscote”) (2011 census)
Established	2002
Postcode(s)	5223
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	116 km (72 mi) south-west of Adelaide 9 km (6 mi) north of Kingscote
LGA(s)	Kangaroo Island Council
Region	Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County	Carnarvon
State electorate(s)	Mawson
Federal Division(s)	Mayo
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 198.1 °C 389 °F 11.6 °C 53 °F 488.9 mm 19.2 in
Suburbs around North Cape: Investigator Strait Investigator Strait Investigator Strait Emu Bay North Cape Nepean Bay Bay of Shoals Bay of Shoals Nepean Bay Bay of Shoals (body of water)
Footnotes	Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities

North Cape is a small area located on the northern coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia. It looks out over the Investigator Strait. It's about 116 kilometers (72 miles) south-west of Adelaide, which is the capital city of South Australia. It's also quite close to Kingscote, being only about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) north of it.

About North Cape

North Cape got its official boundaries in March 2002. Its name comes from the most northern point of land along its coastline, which is called a "headland."

Where is North Cape?

North Cape is bordered by water on three sides. To the north, it has the Investigator Strait. To the east, you'll find Nepean Bay. And to the south-east, there's a smaller part of Nepean Bay called the Bay of Shoals.

Along its coast, you can find special spots like Point Marsden and Cape Rouge.

Land Use in North Cape

The land in North Cape is used for two main purposes:

• Conservation: This means protecting nature. The coastal areas are kept natural to "enhance and conserve the natural features of the coast." This helps keep the environment healthy.
• Agriculture: This means farming. The land in the south-west part of North Cape is used for growing crops or raising animals.

Important Coastal Area

A part of the coastline in North Cape is very special. This area stretches from Point Marsden in the east to Cape D'Estaing in the nearby area of Emu Bay. This entire stretch is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.

Why is it special?

It's listed because it's important for its "geological and outstanding palaeontological significance."

• Geological means it has unique rocks and landforms that tell us about Earth's history.
• Palaeontological means it's a great place to find fossils, which are the remains of ancient life.

How North Cape is Governed

North Cape is part of different government areas:

• Federal Government: It's in the federal Division of Mayo. This is how people vote for their representatives in the national government.
• State Government: It's in the state Electoral district of Mawson. This is for voting in the South Australian state government.
• Local Government: It's managed by the Kangaroo Island Council. This council looks after local services and rules for the area.