Port Davis, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Port Davis Port Pirie, South Australia
Port Davis Location in South Australia
Established	1995
Postcode(s)	5540
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	197 km (122 mi) north of Adelaide city centre 18 km (11 mi) west of Port Pirie
LGA(s)	Port Pirie Regional Council
State electorate(s)	Frome
Federal Division(s)	Grey
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 22.7 °C 73 °F 9.3 °C 49 °F 473.3 mm 18.6 in
Suburbs around Port Davis: Spencer Gulf Spencer Gulf Port Pirie West Spencer Gulf Port Davis Risdon Park Risdon Park South Pirie East Spencer Gulf Lower Broughton Lower Broughton
Footnotes	Coordinates Location Climate Adjoining localities

Port Davis is a place in the state of South Australia, Australia. It is located on the eastern coast of the Spencer Gulf. This area is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of the city of Port Pirie. It is also about 197 kilometers (122 miles) north of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.

Exploring Port Davis

Port Davis was officially named in June 1995. Its name was chosen because it had been used for a long time in the area.

Where is Port Davis Located?

Port Davis sits on the western and northern sides of a piece of land called Jarrold Point. This point is part of the southern edge of Germein Bay. The area also includes where the Broughton River meets the sea. This river is sometimes called Port Davis Creek.

What is the Land Used For?

The land in Port Davis is used for two main things. Along the coastline, the land is set aside for conservation. This means protecting nature. Here, very few buildings are allowed. Any buildings would be for light recreation, like small picnic areas. These must fit in with the natural environment. On the southeastern side of Port Davis, the land is used for agriculture. This means farming.

How is Port Davis Governed?

Port Davis is part of several government areas. For national elections, it is in the federal Division of Grey. For state elections in South Australia, it is in the Frome district. Locally, Port Davis is managed by the Port Pirie Regional Council.