
| Community Name: | ANGURUGU | Fullscreen Map |
| Community ID: | 451 | |
| Community Type: | Major | |
| Latitude (Deg): | -13 | |
| Latitude (Min): | -58.93 | |
| Longitude (Deg): | 136 | |
| Longitude (Min): | 27.63 | |
| Description: |
The community is situated on the banks of the Angurugu River, half way down the western coast of Groote Eylandt. Groote Eylandt is around 650 km east of Darwin and 50 km off the Arnhem Land coast in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Apart from the weekly freight barge service, the communities of Groote Eylandt are accessed primarily by air. Groote Eylandt airport, located 1 km from Angurugu, is the main air access point for the island. Owned and maintained by Gemco, the airstrip is sealed and there are flights to and from Nhulunbuy/Darwin most days. Travel time to Nhulunbuy: 30-50 minutes, to Darwin: 1.5-2 hours. Whilst an 18 km all weather, sealed road links Angurugu to Alyangula most other roads on the island are dirt so a 4-wheel drive is essential. Given the number of rivers and streams, travel throughout the island during the wet season can be difficult. |
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| Aliases: | No known aliases |
| Pronunciation: | Not available |
| Population *: | 1269 |
| Source: | GRANTS COMMISSION CURRENT FIGURE |
| Source Date: | 30-JUN-07 |
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Service Type *: |
Housing Services |
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Currently Provided By: |
EAST ARNHEM SHIRE COUNCIL |
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Service Type *: |
Municipal Services |
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Currently Provided By: |
EAST ARNHEM SHIRE COUNCIL |
| Local Government Shire: |
East Arnhem Shire, Anindilyakwa Ward
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| NT Statistical Region: |
East Arnhem, South Miwatj Sub-region |
| Community BAMS Map | |
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Building Asset Management System (BAMS). A community map showing government assets and other buildings. Links to detailed asset information including floor plans. Also links to regional road maps, photos of assets and other useful information. Map is provided and hosted by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. |
| Community SLAP Map | |
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Serviced Land Availability Program (SLAP). A map showing buildings, lot numbers, water, sewerage and electricity lines. Map is provided and hosted by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. |
| Community Aerial Photo | |
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Aerial Photography images may be used royalty free for NT Government Asset Management purposes only. Go to Aerial Photography Website to order prints. Map is provided and hosted by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure |