Markaranka, South Australia

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Markaranka
South Australia
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Markaranka
Coordinates 34°02′S139°56′E / 34.03°S 139.94°E / -34.03; 139.94 Coordinates: 34°02′S139°56′E / 34.03°S 139.94°E / -34.03; 139.94
Population27 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 5330
Location
  • 17 km (11 mi) northwest of Waikerie
  • 29 km (18 mi) east of Morgan
LGA(s) District Council of Loxton Waikerie
State electorate(s) Chaffey
Federal Division(s) Barker
Localities around Markaranka:
Westons Flat Taylorville Station
Stuart Markaranka
Taylorville Pooginook
Footnotes [2]

Markaranka is a locality in the Riverland region of South Australia. It is north of the Murray River near Waikerie, South Australia.

The boundaries were set in September 2000 and adjusted on 26 April 2013 to ensure that Westons Flat pastoral run is entirely in Westons Flat and Glenlock Station is entirely in Markaranka. [2] It lies immediately north of the Goyder Highway midway between Morgan and Barmera.

The southern part of the locality contains some orchards, vineyards and improved pasture. The northern part is unimproved grazing land.

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Markaranka". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Placename Details: Markaranka (LOCB)". Location SA Viewer. Government of South Australia. 6 May 2013. SA0050223. Retrieved 21 January 2020.