Yuendumu
Yuendumu is a town in the Northern Territory of Australia, 293 km (182 mi) northwest of Alice Springs on the Tanami Road, within the Central Desert Region local government area. It ranks as one of the larger remote communities in central Australia, and has a thriving community of Aboriginal artists. It is home to Pintubi Anmatjere Warlpiri (PAW) Media, which produced the TV series Bush Mechanics.
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Yuendumu | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 22°15′18″S 131°47′43″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 759 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 108/km2 (281/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Established | 1946 (Yendumu Aboriginal Reserve) 4 April 2007 (locality) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 0872 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 667 m (2,188 ft)(weather station) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 7 km2 (2.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Central Desert Region | ||||||||||||||
Territory electorate(s) | Gwoja | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Lingiari | ||||||||||||||
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Footnotes | Locations Adjoining locality |
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