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Where is Port Augusta, Australia?

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Location Map of Port Augusta, Australia

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Port Augusta City Facts, Australia

City Name	Port Augusta
Nickname(s)	"Crossroads of Australia", "The Gateway to the Outback"
Region / Type	Regional City
Local Government Area	City of Port Augusta
State	South Australia (SA)
Country	Australia
Location	Located at the northern end of Spencer Gulf and at the junction of major inland routes connecting Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and the Outback.
Coordinates	32.4912� S, 137.7650� E
Latitude	-32.4912
Longitude	137.7650
Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Established	1852
Incorporated	1875
City Status Granted	1963
Founded By	Alexander Elder
Population (2021 Census)	~13,900
Population Density (per sq mi)	~540
Area (Sq mi)	~25.75
Metro Area	Upper Spencer Gulf Region
Official Language	English
Demonym	Port Augustan
Currency	Australian Dollar (AUD)
Time Zone	ACST (UTC+9:30) / ACDT (UTC+10:30 DST)
Postal Code	5700
Area Code	+61 8
Government Type	Local Government (City Council)
Main Industries	Transport, Energy, Mining Services, Tourism, Logistics
Major Highways	Stuart Highway, Eyre Highway, Augusta Highway
Rail Service	The Ghan (Passenger), Freight Network
Nearest Airport	Port Augusta Airport (PUG)
Airport Distance from Downtown	~3 miles (5 km)
Climate	Hot Desert Climate
Average Annual Temperature	69.8�F (21�C)
Famous For	Transport Hub, Spencer Gulf, Outback Gateway, Railway Heritage
Places to Visit	Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, Wadlata Outback Centre, Matthew Flinders Lookout, Water Tower Lookout, Spencer Gulf Foreshore
Sports Teams	Port Augusta Hawks (AFL), South Augusta Bulldogs
Sister Cities	None officially
Nearest Major Cities	Whyalla (45 mi), Port Pirie (55 mi), Adelaide (190 mi)
Motto	"Where the Outback Meets the Sea"
Website	https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au

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