Pirlangimpi, 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 Pirlangimpi, in the Tiwi Islands Region local government area.
| Locality | Pirlangimpi |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Tiwi Islands Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -11.38967 |
| Longitude | 130.42278 |
| Population | 362 |
| Density | 32.9 /km² |
| Area | 11.0 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 128 km north-northwest |
Pirlangimpi is a locality in the Tiwi Islands Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 362. The locality covers an area of 11.0 km², giving a population density of about 32.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 128 km north-northwest of Darwin. Pirlangimpi is located at 11.3897°S, 130.4228°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.
Pirlangimpi rests on the northwestern coast of Melville Island, its sandy shores meeting the turquoise waters of the Arafura Sea under a sky that often blazes with an intense, tropical blue. It lies 127.9 km north-north-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 339°T), and is situated 46.3 km north-north-west of Wurrumiyanga. The landscape here is a gentle sprawl of low-lying scrub, interspersed with stands of monsoon forest that offer pockets of deep green shade. Coastal pandanus trees, their fronds a vibrant, almost electric green, lean towards the sea, their roots gripping the damp sand. The air itself carries a persistent, salty tang, mingling with the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and the occasional, sharp perfume of flowering native blossoms. Evenings here are often painted with a breathtaking palette of oranges, pinks, and purples, the fading light casting long shadows that soften the edges of the land.
The story of Pirlangimpi is deeply intertwined with the Tiwi people, its traditional custodians, who have maintained a vibrant connection to this country for millennia. The post-World War II era saw the establishment of a mission here, which grew into the community it is today, a hub for art and culture. The local economy, while modest, is primarily driven by the sale of the world-renowned Tiwi art, with intricate paintings and carvings produced by local artists finding their way to galleries across the globe. Fishing remains a vital part of life, with the abundant waters providing sustenance and a connection to age-old traditions, a rhythm of ebb and flow dictated by the tides and the seasons.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pirlangimpi, 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 Pirlangimpi, in the Tiwi Islands Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Pirlangimpi includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Tiwi Islands 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 Pirlangimpi 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. |