Koongawa (Environmental Association 4.3.19)

location map showing Koongawa (Environmental Association 4.3.19)

An undulating plain with parallel dunes and occasional quartzite or granite inselbergs. Most of the plains and dunes have a cultural grassland cover used for rotation cereal cultivation and livestock grazing. The remainder retains a cover of open mallee scrub which is used for light cereal.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
300-400 mm
Mean annual evaporation
2100-2400 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
SANDPLAIN WITH DUNES
Relief class
Very low (6 to 30 m)
Maximum relief
30 m
Mean altitude
120 m
Grain
Medium (320 to 640 m)
Drainage network
None
Location
Longitude
135.5° E
Latitude
33.25° S
Area
5510 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)
Sedimentary rocks
None
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Koongawa (Environmental Association 4.3.19)