Ramco, South Australia

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Ramco
South Australia

Institute, built in 1927
Ramco
Coordinates 34°10′19″S 139°55′5″E / 34.17194°S 139.91806°E / -34.17194; 139.91806Coordinates: 34°10′19″S 139°55′5″E / 34.17194°S 139.91806°E / -34.17194; 139.91806
Population 168 (2006)[1]
Postcode(s) 5322
Location
LGA(s) District Council of Loxton Waikerie
State electorate(s) Chaffey
Federal Division(s) Barker

Ramco is a town in the Riverland region of South Australia 170 kilometres (110 mi) north-east of the state capital, Adelaide and 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of Waikerie. At the 2006 census, Ramco had a population of 168.[1]

Ramco has a post office, a Lutheran church, a town hall and a school, Ramco Primary School.

Ramco is an Aboriginal word meaning 'the spirit that walks'.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Ramco (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2010-02-01. 
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