Imanpa, 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 Imanpa, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
| Locality | Imanpa |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Macdonnell Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -25.1161 |
| Longitude | 132.56819 |
| Population | 141 |
| Density | 8.7 /km² |
| Area | 16.3 km² |
| Elevation | 517 m |
| Postcode | 0872 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 1418 km south |
Imanpa is a locality in the Macdonnell Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 141. The locality covers an area of 16.3 km², giving a population density of about 8.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 517 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1418 km south of Darwin. Imanpa is located at 25.1161°S, 132.5682°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0872. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Imanpa lies under a sky that seems impossibly vast, a canvas of bleached blue in the daytime, deepening to an indigo so profound at dusk it hums with unseen stars. It lies 206.1 km south-west of Alice Springs, NT (from Alice Springs, NT: bearing 220°T), and is situated 118.2 km south-south-east of Areyonga. The land here is a study in ochre and rust, a tapestry of spinifex grasses that shimmer like emeralds after the infrequent rains, and the stoic, weathered shapes of acacia and mulga trees. Ancient rock formations, sculpted by millennia of wind and sun, rise like slumbering giants from the plains, their surfaces etched with the stories of countless seasons. The air itself feels different, carrying the dry, mineral scent of the earth and a profound stillness that settles deep within the bones, broken only by the whisper of the breeze through the hardy vegetation.
This is a place deeply connected to the rhythms of the land, its economy historically tied to the hardy grazing of cattle across its expansive pastoral leases. The legacy of this connection is visible in the weathered homesteads and the quiet industry of those who work the country, a resilience forged in isolation and dependence on the unpredictable seasons. While the vastness can seem daunting, Imanpa offers a unique glimpse into the enduring spirit of the arid lands, a testament to human adaptation and the profound beauty found in its stark, unfussy character. The quiet hum of life here is not one of bustling crowds, but of a deeper, more elemental pulse, a gentle acknowledgement of the country and its enduring presence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Imanpa, 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 Imanpa, in the Macdonnell Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Imanpa includes the postcode (0872), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Macdonnell 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 Imanpa 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. |