Larrimah, Northern Territory
Larrimah is a remote town and locality in the Northern Territory of Australia, approximately 431 kilometres (268 mi) southeast of the territorial capital of Darwin and 158 kilometres (98 mi) southeast of the municipal seat of Katherine. It is on the Stuart Highway. It was established during the Second World War as the railhead of the North Australia Railway and a significant site for troop movements and military supplies.
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The Big Stubby located outside Larrimah Hotel | |||||||||||||||
Larrimah | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 15°34′33″S 133°12′59″E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 47 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | March 1941 (village) 29 June 1950 (town) 3 April 2007 (locality) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 0852 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Roper Gulf Region | ||||||||||||||
| Territory electorate(s) | Barkly | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lingiari | ||||||||||||||
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| Footnotes | Locations Adjoining localities | ||||||||||||||
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