Far North (South Australia)

The Far North is a region that covers about 70 per cent of the Australian state of South Australia. It extends across the entire width of the state – about 1200 kilometres (750 miles) – for approximately the northernmost 750 kilometres (470 miles). The state government defines the Far North region similarly, although it separately delineates the Maralinga Tjarutja Lands, the Yalata Aboriginal community and other unincorporated crown lands in the state's far west, which are officially considered part of the Eyre and Western region. Colloquially, South Australians regard anywhere north of Port Augusta as the Far North.

Far North
South Australia
South Australia's Far North region (north of the blue east–west border lines), with main settlements and their populations in 2016
Far North
Coordinates29°S 136°E
Population27,727 (2016 census)
 • Density0.0397813/km2 (0.1030331/sq mi)
Area696,986
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Grey
Localities around Far North:
Western Australia Northern Territory Queensland
Eyre and Western
Western Australia
Far North New South Wales
Eyre and Western Eyre and Western
Yorke and Mid North
Murray Mallee
New South Wales
FootnotesMap of adjoining regions

The Far North is by far the least populated region of South Australia.

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