Moonta, Administrative division in Copper Coast, Australia
Located in South Australia, Moonta forms part of the Copper Coast Council region with a strategic position at latitude -34.0675469 and longitude 137.5894365.
The settlement emerged in the 1860s after copper deposits attracted numerous miners, transforming the area into a significant mining center of South Australia.
The arrival of Cornish miners during the copper mining era influenced local traditions, leading to Moonta receiving the nickname Little Cornwall.
The town maintains several educational facilities, healthcare services, and retail establishments that serve both permanent residents and regional visitors.
The Moonta Mines Model presents a miniature recreation of the original mining operations, demonstrating extraction techniques from the nineteenth century.
Location: Copper Coast Council
GPS coordinates: -34.06755,137.58944
Latest update: May 8, 2025 23:29
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