Minjilang, Northern Territory

Minjilang
Northern Territory
Minjilang is located in Northern Territory
Minjilang
Minjilang
Coordinates11°08′54″S 132°34′38″E / 11.14833°S 132.57722°E / -11.14833; 132.57722
Population271 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s)0822
Elevation35 m (115 ft)[2]
Location
  • 422 km (262 mi) NE of Darwin
  • 176 km (109 mi) N of Jabiru
LGA(s)West Arnhem Region
Territory electorate(s)Arafura
Federal division(s)Lingiari
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
30.3 °C
87 °F
23.8 °C
75 °F
1,392.3 mm
54.8 in

Minjilang, formerly Mission Bay, is the Aboriginal community located on Croker Island, some 235 km (146 mi) east northeast of Northern Territory's capital of Darwin. It is the only settlement of any size on Croker Island, which lies a few kilometres off the mainland.

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  2. ^ Bureau of Meteorology