Port Pirie, Administrative division in South Australia.
Port Pirie extends along the eastern shore of Spencer Gulf, functioning as the main retail center of the Mid North region, 223 kilometers north of Adelaide.
The settlement began in 1845 when Governor Robe named the area after the vessel John Pirie, which first navigated the local creek previously known as Samuel's Creek.
The Port Pirie Cultural Precinct contains an Arts Centre, Information Center, and Maritime Exhibition, reflecting the connection between industrial heritage and modern entertainment.
The city maintains direct road and rail connections to Adelaide, with regular transport services and accommodation options available for visitors throughout the year.
The Nyrstar facility in Port Pirie operates one of the largest lead smelters globally, processing materials from Broken Hill mines since 1889.
Location: South Australia
Location: Port Pirie
Inception: 1845
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Website: https://www.pirie.sa.gov.au/
Part of: Outback South Australia
Shares border with: Solomontown, Port Pirie West, Port Pirie South, Risdon Park
Website: https://pirie.sa.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -33.18583,138.01694
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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