Darwin, Northern Territory
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Darwin Northern Territory |
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The Darwin skyline seen from Bayview
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 Darwin
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| Coordinates | 12°27′0″S 130°50′0″E / 12.45000°S 130.83333°ECoordinates: 12°27′0″S 130°50′0″E / 12.45000°S 130.83333°E | ||||||
| Population | 142,300 (2015) (15th) | ||||||
| • Density | 44.976/km2 (116.49/sq mi) | ||||||
| Established | 1869 | ||||||
| Area | 3,163.9 km2 (1,221.6 sq mi) (2011 urban) | ||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||
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| LGA(s) | Darwin, Palmerston, Litchfield | ||||||
| County | Palmerston County | ||||||
| Territory electorate(s) | Port Darwin (and 14 others) | ||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Solomon | ||||||
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| Major overseas born populations | |
| Country of birth | Population (2011) |
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 United Kingdom
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4,646 |
 Philippines
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2,894 |
 New Zealand
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2,505 |
 India
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1,346 |
 Greece
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972 |
 Indonesia
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915 |
 China
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789 |
 Germany
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705 |
 Thailand
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623 |
 Vietnam
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567 |
 Malaysia
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544 |
 Papua New Guinea
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487 |
Darwin /ˈdɑːrwᵻn/ is the capital city of the Northern Territory of Australia. Situated on the Timor Sea, Darwin is the largest city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, with a population of 142,300. It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre.
Darwin's proximity to South East Asia makes it a link between Australia and countries such as Indonesia and East Timor. The Stuart Highway begins in Darwin, ending at Port Augusta in South Australia. The city itself is built on a low bluff overlooking the harbour. Its suburbs spread out over some area, beginning at Lee Point in the north and stretching to Berrimah in the east. Past Berrimah, the Stuart Highway goes on to Darwin's satellite city, Palmerston, and its suburbs. The Darwin region, like the rest of the Top End, has a tropical climate, with a wet and a dry season. Prone to cyclone activity during the wet season, Darwin experiences heavy monsoonal downpours and spectacular lightning shows. During the dry season, the city is met with blue skies and gentle sea breezes from the harbour.
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