Tennant Creek, Mining town in Northern Territory, Australia
Tennant Creek stands at 376 meters above sea level in the Barkly Region, amid extensive grass plains with significant mineral deposits in the surrounding hills.
The settlement emerged in 1872 when the Overland Telegraph Line station was constructed, establishing communication routes between northern and southern parts of Australia.
The Warumungu people maintain their traditional connections to the land, representing 55 percent of the local population of 3,080 residents as of 2021.
The town functions as a central point along the Stuart Highway, providing essential services for travelers and supporting the cattle stations of Barkly Tableland.
The region contains substantial deposits of gold, copper, silver, tin, mica, and wolfram, making it the Northern Territory's principal mineral production center.
Location: Northern Territory
Location: Barkly Region
Elevation above the sea: 376 m
Part of: Barkly Tableland
Shares border with: Warumungu
Website: http://tennantcreek.com.au
GPS coordinates: -19.64722,134.19028
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
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