Pipalyatjara South Australia | |
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Coordinates | 26°9′46″S 129°10′12″E / 26.16278°S 129.17000°E |
Population | 189 (2016 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 0872 |
Elevation | 652 m (2,139 ft) |
Location | 550 km (342 mi) southwest of Alice Springs |
LGA(s) | Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara |
State electorate(s) | Giles |
Federal division(s) | Grey |
Pipalyatjara (formerly Mount Davies) is an Aboriginal community in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in South Australia, comprising one of the six main communities on "The Lands" (the others being Amata, Pukatja, Kaltjiti, Indulkana and Mimili). Other smaller communities include Nyapari, Kanpi, Kalka, Yunyarinyi. At the 2016 census, Pipalyatjara had a population of 189.[1] The residents are mainly Anangu who speak Pitjantjatjara as their first language.The closest community is Kalka to the West.