Point Souttar, South Australia facts for kids
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 Point Souttar
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1999 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5575 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | ACST (UTC+10:30) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 121 km (75 mi) west of Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Yorke Peninsula Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Narungga | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Grey | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Location Coordinates Climate Adjoining localities |
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Point Souttar is a small place, also called a locality, in the Australian state of South Australia. It's located on the western side of the Yorke Peninsula. This area forms part of the southern coast of Hardwicke Bay, which is a part of Spencer Gulf.
Point Souttar is about 121 kilometers (about 75 miles) west of the main city of Adelaide. It's a quiet spot known for its natural beauty.
About Point Souttar
Point Souttar officially became a named locality in May 1999. The name was already well-known for a long time before that. It includes a special area called the Point Souttar Shack Site, where people have small holiday homes.
How it Got its Name
The name "Point Souttar" comes from a headland, which is a piece of land that sticks out into the sea. This headland was named after a man called John Souttar. He married Joanna Daly, who was the daughter of Dominick Daly. Dominick Daly was a very important person, as he was the seventh Governor of South Australia.
What People Do There
As of 2015, most of the land in Point Souttar is used for agriculture. This means farmers grow crops or raise animals there.
Another important use for the land is conservation. This means protecting nature and wildlife. A strip of land right along the coastline is set aside for conservation. Also, part of the Leven Beach Conservation Park is located in the northwest corner of Point Souttar. This park helps protect the local environment.
Local Government
Point Souttar is part of a few different government areas. For national elections, it's in the federal division of Grey. For state elections, it's in the electoral district of Narungga. These areas help decide who represents the people in government.
Locally, Point Souttar is managed by the Yorke Peninsula Council. This council looks after things like roads, parks, and local services for the community.
