Alyangula, Northern Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Alyangula, in the Un-Incorporated (Alyangula) Area local government area.
| Locality | Alyangula |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Un-Incorporated (Alyangula) Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -13.85073 |
| Longitude | 136.42069 |
| Population | 1,191 |
| Density | 436.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 0885 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 623 km east-southeast |
Alyangula is a locality in the Un-Incorporated (Alyangula) Area local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,191. The locality covers an area of 2.7 km², giving a population density of about 436.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 623 km east-southeast of Darwin. Alyangula is located at 13.8507°S, 136.4207°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0885. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Alyangula rests on the eastern coast of Groote Eylant, a sprawling island that guards the entrance to the Gulf of Carpentaria. It lies 623.2 km east-south-east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 105°T), and is situated 16.1 km west-north-west of Anindilyakwa. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: rugged laterite ridges, flushed a deep ochre under the relentless sun, tumble down to meet stretches of white sand where the turquoise water laps with a gentle persistence. Mangrove forests, a dense, tangled green, fringe the sheltered coves, their roots reaching like gnarled fingers into the brackish mud. The air, thick with the scent of salt and the faint, sweet perfume of flowering native shrubs, hums with the quiet industry of birds and the distant drone of unseen insects. The light at dusk, a soft, diffused gold, softens the sharp edges of the land, casting long shadows that stretch from the low scrub and whisper of the vastness surrounding this coastal settlement.
The story of Alyangula is inextricably linked to the mineral wealth beneath its soil, primarily bauxite, which has shaped its development and its economy since mining operations began in the latter half of the 20th century. This industry has brought a distinct character to Alyangula, fostering a close-knit community drawn from diverse backgrounds, all contributing to the functioning of this remote outpost. While mining remains its economic engine, the proximity to the sea also offers opportunities for sustenance and recreation, with fishing a popular pastime for residents. The island’s rich Indigenous heritage, deeply connected to the land and sea, forms a vital thread in the tapestry of life here, a living history that predates the arrival of modern industry and continues to inform the cultural identity of Alyangula.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alyangula, Northern Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Alyangula, in the Un-Incorporated (Alyangula) Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Alyangula includes the postcode (0885), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Un-Incorporated (Alyangula) Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alyangula is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |