Maningrida, 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 Maningrida, in the West Arnhem Region local government area.
| Locality | Maningrida |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | West Arnhem Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -12.05716 |
| Longitude | 134.227 |
| Population | 2,325 |
| Density | 346.0 /km² |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 370 km east |
Maningrida is a locality in the West Arnhem Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,325. The locality covers an area of 6.7 km², giving a population density of about 346.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 370 km east of Darwin. Maningrida is located at 12.0572°S, 134.2270°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0822. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Maningrida is a vibrant coastal settlement where the ochre earth meets the shimmering turquoise of the Arafura Sea. It lies 370.4 km east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 83°T), and is situated 58.3 km east of West Arnhem. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: flat, sandy plains give way to the rugged beauty of escarpments, their ancient faces etched by wind and rain. Mangrove-lined creeks snake inland, their tangled roots a haven for unseen life, while the open ocean stretches to a horizon that seems to hold the very breath of the world. The air, thick with the scent of salt and damp earth, hums with the ceaseless chorus of unseen insects and the distant calls of seabirds, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in on all sides. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a golden hue over everything, softening the edges of the land and imbuing the scene with a profound sense of peace.
This place, Maningrida, has long been a meeting point, a hub for the Djerrigong and Kunibidji peoples, whose connection to this country runs deeper than the oldest rivers. Its modern history is intertwined with the establishment of a government settlement, a place intended to foster community and opportunity. Today, the local economy thrives on a blend of traditional pursuits and contemporary enterprise, with art playing a significant role; the renowned Maningrida Arts centre is a beacon of cultural expression, its intricate bark paintings and carvings sought after worldwide. Fishing is a vital sustenance and economic activity, the bounty of the sea providing for many, while the nearby national parks offer opportunities for exploration and a glimpse into the raw, untamed beauty that defines this corner of the Arnhem Land coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maningrida, 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 Maningrida, in the West Arnhem Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Maningrida includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (West Arnhem 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 Maningrida 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. |