Lake Bumbunga
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Lake Bumbunga facing east
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 Lake Bumbunga
Location in South Australia
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| Location | Mid North region, South Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°54′S 138°11′E / 33.900°S 138.183°ECoordinates: 33°54′S 138°11′E / 33.900°S 138.183°E |
| Type | Salt lake |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Surface area | 13.88 km2 (5.36 sq mi) |
Lake Bumbunga is a salt lake located in South Australia's Mid North near the towns of Lochiel and Bumbunga.
According to anthropologist Norman Tindale the name was derives from the Parnpangka (local indigenous) term for 'rain water lake'.
Salt has been mined at the salt extraction works since 1912.
The lake is fed by surrounding hills including the Hummocks Range.
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