Sapphiretown, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sapphiretown South Australia
Sapphiretown Location in South Australia
Population	319 (shared with other localities in the “State Suburb of Island Beach”) (2011 census)
Established	1878
Postcode(s)	5222
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	121 km (75 mi) south of Adelaide 16 km (10 mi) southwest of Penneshaw
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 19.1 °C 66 °F 11.6 °C 53 °F 488.9 mm 19.2 in
Suburbs around Sapphiretown: Nepean Bay Nepean Bay Nepean Bay Nepean Bay Sapphiretown Island Beach Pelican Lagoon Pelican Lagoon Island Beach
Footnotes	Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities

Sapphiretown is a small place, also called a locality, in South Australia. It is found on the northern coast of Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island. Sapphiretown looks out over Eastern Cove, which is part of Nepean Bay. It is about 121 kilometers (75 miles) south of Adelaide, the state capital. It is also about 16 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Penneshaw.

What is Sapphiretown's History?

Sapphiretown was first set up as a government town in January 1878. This was done by Sir William Jervois, who was the tenth governor of South Australia. The area for the town was first mapped out in March 1877.

How Did Sapphiretown Get Its Name?

The name Sapphiretown comes from a ship called HMS Sapphire. This ship was a type of sailing vessel known as a sloop. It brought Sir William Jervois to South Australia in October 1877. He came to start his job as Governor.

What Are Sapphiretown's Boundaries?

The official borders of Sapphiretown were created in March 2002. These borders include the original government town of Sapphiretown.

What Does Sapphiretown Look Like?

As of 2014, Sapphiretown covers land at the western end of Dudley Peninsula. This land forms a narrow strip that ends in a point called Strawbridge Point. To the north, Sapphiretown is bordered by Eastern Cove. To the west, it is next to a body of water called American River.

What Is Sapphiretown Used For?

The land in Sapphiretown is mainly for people to live in. It is set aside for single houses and places for tourists to stay.

How Is Sapphiretown Governed?

Sapphiretown is part of different government areas. These areas help manage the region.

Who Represents Sapphiretown in Government?

• At the national level, Sapphiretown is in the federal Division of Mayo.
• For state government, it is in the state Electoral district of Mawson.
• Locally, it is part of the Kangaroo Island Council.