Kongal, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kongal, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
| Locality | Kongal |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Tatiara Dc |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.38052 |
| Longitude | 140.46029 |
| Population | 14 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 50.3 km² |
| Elevation | 65 m |
| Postcode | 5270 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 233 km southeast |
Kongal is a locality in the Tatiara Dc local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 14. The locality covers an area of 50.3 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 65 m above sea level. It lies approximately 233 km southeast of Adelaide. Kongal is located at 36.3805°S, 140.4603°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5270. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kongal rests on the broad, sun-bleached plains of the Tatiara, a place where the earth stretches out under an immense sky. It lies 163.3 km north of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 350°T), and is situated 29.2 km west-south-west of Bordertown. Here, the landscape is a study in muted greens and ochres, dominated by vast paddocks of wheat and barley that ripple like a golden sea when the wind sweeps across them. Scattered stands of native scrub, hardy eucalypts and acacias, punctuate the cultivated fields, offering pockets of shade and shelter for the resident birdlife. The air itself feels dry and fine, carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening grain and the distant, earthy aroma of turned soil. Evenings here are painted with a soft, diffused light, a gentle fading of the sun that lends a quiet beauty to the open country.
The story of Kongal is woven into the agricultural rhythm of the land, a testament to generations of farmers who have coaxed sustenance from this fertile soil. Originally surveyed in the late 19th century, the area quickly established itself as a vital hub for grain production, a role it continues to fulfil today. The local economy remains deeply tied to the harvest, with the hum of combine harvesters a familiar sound during the warmer months. Silos stand like silent sentinels, marking the centres of rural activity, and the small, well-kept homes speak of a community built on hard work and resilience. While not a place of grand monuments, Kongal's distinction lies in its steadfast connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its people, who understand the subtle language of the seasons and the quiet strength of the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kongal, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kongal, in the Tatiara Dc local government area.
Detailed location data for Kongal includes the postcode (5270), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Tatiara Dc), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kongal is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |