Tjungundji facts for kids
The Tjungundji or Tjongkandji are an Indigenous Australian people. They come from the central and western parts of the Cape York Peninsula in northern Queensland, Australia.
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Where Do the Tjungundji People Live?
The Tjongkandji people are known as a group from the Mapoon area. Their traditional lands stretch along the coast of Port Musgrave and inland. This area covers about 388 square kilometres (150 square miles).
Tjongkandji Lands: Rivers and Coasts
Their land is located near the lower Batavia River. It goes west from the river's mouth and extends south for about 24 kilometres (15 miles). This includes the area from Cullen Point, which they call Tratha-m-ballayallyana, all the way to Janie Creek.
Other Names for the Tjungundji People
Like many Indigenous groups, the Tjungundji people are known by several different names and spellings. These names might have been used by other groups or recorded differently over time.
Different Ways to Spell Tjungundji
Some of the other names and spellings include:
- Tjungundji
- Tyongandyi
- Chongandji
- Tjongangi
- Joonkoonjee
- Joongoonjie
- Chunkunji
- Chinganji
What is Ngucrand?
Another name, Ngucrand, might refer to a smaller group or family unit within the larger Tjungundji people. These smaller groups are sometimes called "hordes."
