Ramingining, 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 Ramingining, in the East Arnhem Region local government area.
| Locality | Ramingining |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | East Arnhem Region |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -12.32348 |
| Longitude | 134.93134 |
| Population | 880 |
| Density | 31.0 /km² |
| Area | 28.4 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 0822 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 444 km east |
Ramingining is a locality in the East Arnhem Region local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 880. The locality covers an area of 28.4 km², giving a population density of about 31.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 444 km east of Darwin. Ramingining is located at 12.3235°S, 134.9313°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.
Ramingining rests on the edge of Arnhem Land, a place where the vast, pale sky meets a land sculpted by water and ancient time. It lies 444.2 km east of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 88°T), and is situated 24.9 km south of Milingimbi. The earth here is a tapestry of ochre and emerald, a landscape of sprawling, low-lying plains that swell and recede with the seasons. Mangrove-lined creeks snake their way inland from the coast, their brackish waters whispering secrets of the tides, while pockets of paperbark forest stand like patient sentinels, their silvery bark gleaming under the tropical sun. The air itself carries a humid, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the nearby waterways and the fertile, if sometimes challenging, terrain.
The story of Ramingining is interwoven with the deep history of its traditional custodians and the more recent chapters of post-colonial settlement. For millennia, this land has been a vital part of Indigenous life, a place of sustenance and spiritual connection. The establishment of Ramingining as a government and community centre in the mid-20th century brought a new dynamic, fostering a unique blend of traditional practices and contemporary life. The local economy, while modest, is rooted in a sustainable relationship with the surrounding environment; fishing in the rich coastal waters and the harvesting of local resources form the backbone of daily life, alongside the ongoing development of arts and cultural enterprises that draw upon the deep wellspring of local heritage.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ramingining, 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 Ramingining, in the East Arnhem Region local government area.
Detailed location data for Ramingining includes the postcode (0822), telephone area code (08), and local government area (East 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 Ramingining 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. |