Yatala facts for kids

Yatala is a name used for several different places and even a type of animal! It can be found in Australia and Sri Lanka.

What Does Yatala Mean?

The name "Yatala" has been used for various locations, especially in Australia, and also for an ancient structure in Sri Lanka. It even names a small creature that looks a bit like a spider.

Yatala in Australia

In Australia, "Yatala" is linked to many interesting places, mostly in South Australia.

Historical Land Areas

• Hundred of Yatala: This is a historical way of dividing land in South Australia. A "hundred" was a large area of land, usually about 100 square miles, used for administrative purposes in the past.
• District Council of Yatala: This was a local government area in South Australia a long time ago. It helped manage the local community and services.

Towns and Suburbs

• Yatala Vale, South Australia: This is a suburb located in South Australia.
• Yatala, a former suburb: There was once a suburb called Yatala in the area of Port Adelaide. Today, it is part of another suburb called Rosewater, South Australia.
• Yatala, Queensland: This is another place named Yatala, located in the state of Queensland, Australia.

Waterways and Protected Areas

• Yatala Harbor: This is a bay found in the Spencer Gulf, which is a large inlet of the ocean in South Australia.
• Yatala Harbour Upper Spencer Gulf Aquatic Reserve: This is a special protected area in the waters of South Australia. It helps to keep the marine life and environment safe and healthy.

Other Places

• Yatala Labour Prison: This is a facility located in Adelaide, South Australia.
• Electoral district of Yatala: In the past, this was an area used for voting in elections in South Australia.

Yatala in Sri Lanka

• Yatala Vehera: This is an ancient Buddhist stupa located in Tissamaharama, in Southern Sri Lanka. A stupa is a special dome-shaped building that is a place of worship and holds important relics.

Yatala the Animal

• Yatala (harvestman): This name also belongs to a type of arachnid. Arachnids are a group of animals that include spiders, scorpions, and ticks. A harvestman looks a bit like a spider but is not a true spider.