Pata, 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 Pata, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
| Locality | Pata |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.57362 |
| Longitude | 140.53916 |
| Population | 58 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 183.8 km² |
| Elevation | 58 m |
| Postcode | 5333 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 181 km east-northeast |
Pata is a locality in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 58. The locality covers an area of 183.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 58 m above sea level. It lies approximately 181 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Pata is located at 34.5736°S, 140.5392°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5333. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Pata rests on a broad, fertile plain that slopes gently towards the mighty Murray River. It lies 151.9 km west-south-west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 254°T), and is situated 12.1 km south-south-west of Loxton. The land here is a patchwork of ochre earth and vibrant green, a testament to the lifeblood of the waterway that has shaped this country for millennia. Sun-bleached fences march across the landscape, defining fields where crops reach for the wide Australian sky, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, dusty sweetness, tinged with the faintest whisper of distant eucalyptus. The character of Pata is one of quiet industry, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the horizon stretches out, unbroken and immense.
The story of Pata is intrinsically linked to the irrigation channels that fan out from the Murray, a lifeline established to harness the river's bounty. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, carved out a life here, their efforts sustained by the relentless sun and the steady flow of water. The local economy is deeply rooted in agriculture, with citrus orchards and vineyards forming the backbone of its prosperity, their neat rows a stark contrast to the wilder, scrub-covered country that fringes the riverbanks. This region is known for its abundant produce, a quiet boast whispered in the local markets, and the sense of shared endeavour among its residents is palpable, a quiet understanding forged by generations working the same rich earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pata, 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 Pata, in The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie local government area.
Detailed location data for Pata includes the postcode (5333), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Dc Of Loxton Waikerie), 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 Pata 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. |