Map of Port Pirie, SA 5540 - Census Demographics - Melway, Sydway, Brisway, Ausway, Street Smart (original) (raw)

Port Pirie (33 11 9 S 138 1 1 E / 33.18583 S 138.01694 E / -33.18583; 138.01694) is the sixth most populous city in South Australia after Adelaide, Mount Gambier, Whyalla, Murray Bridge and Port Augusta. It is a seaport located on the east coast of the Spencer Gulf, 224 km (139 mi) north of Adelaide.

The settlement was founded in 1845 and is the site of the world's largest lead smelter, operated by Nyrstar. It also produces refined silver, zinc, copper and gold.