Pygery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids PygerySouth Australia |
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 Pygery
Location in South Australia
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| Population | 72 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 5655 |
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| LGA(s) | Wudinna District Council |
| State electorate(s) | Flinders |
| Federal Division(s) | Grey |
Pygery is a small town in South Australia. It is located on the Eyre Peninsula, a large triangular area of land. The town is also found along the Eyre Highway, a major road.
Pygery is about 569 kilometers (353 miles) north-west of Adelaide. Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia. The town is part of the Wudinna District Council. This council is like a local government group that helps manage the area.
The name Pygery comes from an Aboriginal word. The word is paitjariti. This means "fighting place".
Pygery's Population
In 2016, a count of people was done. This count is called a census. The census showed that Pygery had a population of 72 people. This means 72 people lived in the area of Pygery at that time.
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