Wisanger, South Australia facts for kids
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 Wisanger
Location in South Australia
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| 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) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Kangaroo Island Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island | ||||||||||||||
| County | Carnarvon | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mawson | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mayo | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Coordinates Locations Climate Adjoining localities |
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Wisanger is a place in South Australia, located on the north coast of Kangaroo Island. It looks out over Investigator Strait to the north and the Bay of Shoals to the east. Wisanger is about 129 kilometers (80 miles) southwest of Adelaide, the state capital. It is also about 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of Kingscote, which is the main town on the island.
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What's in a Name?
The name "Wisanger" was officially created in March 2002. However, the name had been used for a long time before that. It was given by Henry Partridge, an early settler who bought land there. He named it after "Wisanger Manor" in England, near Stroud, Gloucestershire. This manor was once owned by his family.
Local History and Heritage
Wisanger is home to the former Wisanger School. This old school building is very important. It is now listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. This means it is protected because of its historical value.
How Wisanger is Governed
Wisanger is part of a few different government areas.
Federal Government
At the national level, Wisanger is in the federal Division of Mayo. This is an area that elects a representative to the Australian Parliament.
State Government
For state government matters, Wisanger is in the state Electoral district of Mawson. This area elects a representative to the South Australian Parliament.
Local Government
Locally, Wisanger is managed by the Kangaroo Island Council. This council helps run services and make decisions for the people living on Kangaroo Island.
