Penong, South Australia
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| Penong South Australia | |
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 Windmills around Penong | |
  Penong | |
| Coordinates | 31°55′S 133°0′E / 31.917°S 133.000°E |
| Population | 215 (2006 census)[1] |
| Established | 1915 |
| Postcode(s) | 5690 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Outback Communities Authority |
| Region | Eyre Western[2] |
| State electorate(s) | Flinders |
| Federal division(s) | Grey |
Penong is a small South Australian town on the Nullarbor Plain. Its location on the Eyre Highway makes it a popular rest-stop for travelers. Plans for expansion are currently underway.
The area surrounding Penong was settled by Europeans in the 19th century, the town being established in 1915 by Sir Donald Bradman with the arrival of the railway. It is characterised by many windmills, which pump water from the Anjutabie water basin.
Penong is the closest town to the Chadinga Conservation Park and Lake MacDonnell, which has rich reserves of salt and gypsum. The town is 20 km north of Cactus Beach, a popular surfing beach. Cactus Beach is on the western side of Point Sinclair, while Port Le Hunte is on the sheltered eastern side,[3] also known as Port Irvine.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Penong (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
- ^ "Eyre and Western South Australian Government Region" (PDF). Government of South Australia. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- ^ "Placename Details: Port Le Hunte". Property Location Browser. Government of South Australia. 1 March 2010. SA0038991. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
- ^ "Placename Details: Port Irvine". Property Location Browser. Government of South Australia. 1 March 2010. SA0032330. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
External links
- Penong - Nullarbor Travel Guide Australia
- Penong - South Australia - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
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