Daguragu, 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 Daguragu, in the Victoria Daly Region local government area.
| Locality | Daguragu |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Victoria Daly Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.42106 |
| Longitude | 130.80471 |
| Population | 239 |
| Density | 5.4 /km² |
| Area | 44.2 km² |
| Elevation | 191 m |
| Postcode | 0852 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 551 km south |
Daguragu is a locality in the Victoria Daly Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 239. The locality covers an area of 44.2 km², giving a population density of about 5.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 191 m above sea level. It lies approximately 551 km south of Darwin. Daguragu is located at 17.4211°S, 130.8047°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0852. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Daguragu lies at the edge of a vast, ancient land, where the ochre-red earth meets a sky that stretches to infinity. It lies 551.3 km south of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 180°T), and is situated 4.2 km north-west of Kalkarindji. The country here is a study in subtle textures, a mosaic of spinifex grasses shimmering in the heat, interspersed with hardy eucalyptus trees whose silvery leaves catch the light. Watercourses, often dry for much of the year, trace pale scars across the landscape, hinting at the life-giving power of the wet season. The air itself has a character, a dry warmth carrying the faint scent of dust and distant bushfire smoke, a constant reminder of the untamed country that surrounds Daguragu.
The story of Daguragu is deeply entwined with the land and the people who have called it home for millennia. This place has long been a significant site for the traditional custodians, a place of songlines and ancient knowledge. More recently, Daguragu became a focal point in the struggle for Indigenous land rights, a testament to the enduring connection between people and country. The local economy, while modest, is rooted in the land, with a focus on cattle grazing that stretches across the broad plains. The distinctive rhythm of life in Daguragu is dictated by the seasons, a slow, deliberate pace that allows for a deep appreciation of the vastness and the quiet beauty of this remote corner of Australia.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Daguragu, 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 Daguragu, in the Victoria Daly Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Daguragu includes the postcode (0852), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Victoria Daly Region), 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 Daguragu 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. |