Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_23685890_2 (pop_2006 VARCHAR, major_town VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What was the 2006 population count of the local government area where Coober Pedy is located?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT pop_2006 FROM table_23685890_2 WHERE major_town = "Coober Pedy"