Ngombal facts for kids

The Ngombal people are an Aboriginal Australian group. They are also known as the Ngumbarl. They traditionally lived in Western Australia.

The Ngombal Language

Not much is known about the Ngombal language. Experts believe it was part of the Nyulnyulan languages family. Some think it belonged to the western branch of this family.

Traditional Lands

The Ngombal people lived on traditional lands covering about 3,100 square kilometers (1,200 square miles). They were a coastal people. Their land stretched about 48 kilometers (30 miles) inland from the coast.

Their neighbors were other Aboriginal groups:

• The Djaberadjabera people lived to their north.
• The Nimanburu people lived to their east.
• The Yawuru people lived to their southeast.
• The Djugun people lived to their south.

Other Names for the Ngombal People

• Ngormbal
• Ngombaru
• Ngumbarl