Pimba, South Australia facts for kids
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 Pimba
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 9 July 2004 (locality) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5720 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Pastoral Unincorporated Area | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Far North | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Giles | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Location Adjoining localities |
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Pimba is a small town in South Australia, a state in Australia. It sits right on the transcontinental railway line, which is a very long train track that crosses the country. Pimba is also where the Stuart Highway (a major road to Alice Springs) meets the road that leads to Woomera, Roxby Downs, and Andamooka. It's about 441 kilometers (274 miles) north of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.
Pimba is known for "Spud's Roadhouse," a famous stop where people can buy fuel, food, and other items. It also offers a place to stay for travelers.
Pimba's History
Pimba started as a camp for workers in the early 1900s. These workers were building the transcontinental railway line. After the railway was finished, Pimba remained an important stop for trains.
During the 1960s, the area was officially mapped out as a town. Then, in August 2004, Pimba was officially recognized as a "locality" (a specific place with set boundaries) under a law called the Geographical Names Act 1991. This made sure the long-used name of Pimba would continue.
Trains Passing Through
Even though Pimba is a small town, it's on the route of some very famous trains. The Indian Pacific train travels between Sydney and Perth, crossing Australia from east to west. The The Ghan train goes from Adelaide to Alice Springs and Darwin, traveling through the middle of the country.
Both of these trains pass by Pimba Siding. However, they do not stop there anymore. Each train goes past the town twice a week in both directions.
How Pimba is Governed
Pimba is part of a larger area in South Australia called the Pastoral Unincorporated Area. This means it's not part of a local council like a city or town usually is. Instead, a special state agency called the Outback Communities Authority helps provide services to the community in Pimba.
For federal elections, Pimba is in the Division of Grey. For state elections, it's part of the Electoral district of Giles.
