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Coobowie is a town in the
Australian state
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of
South Australia
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near the south-eastern tip of
Yorke Peninsula
The Yorke Peninsula is a peninsula located northwest and west of Adelaide in South Australia, between Spencer Gulf on the west and Gulf St Vincent on the east. The peninsula is separated from Kangaroo Island to the south by Investigator Strait ...
. Coobowie was proclaimed in 1875. Coobowie comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "wild fowl water".
At the
2011 census, Coobowie shared a population of 220 with other localities. Coobowie's current outlook is to create many new features including making improvements to the foreshore play area.
The protected area known as the
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Coobowie Aquatic Reserve is a marine protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located in the waters of Gulf St Vincent adjoining the east coast of Yorke Peninsula. It is located partly within the locality of Coobowie ...
is partly located within Coobowie with the remainder being located in the adjoining bay, Salt Creek Bay.
See also
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List of cities and towns in South Australia
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People
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Organizations
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Port Giles, South Australia
References
External links
Yorke Peninsula website
Yorke Peninsula
Coastal towns in South Australia
Gulf St Vincent
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