Ltyentye Apurte Community

Ltyentye Apurte Community
Northern Territory
Population 555 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density 0.4440/km2 (1.150/sq mi)
Established 1952
Area 1,250 km2 (482.6 sq mi)
LGA(s) MacDonnell Shire
Region Alice Springs Region
Federal Division(s) Lingiari

The Ltyentye Apurte Community, also known as Santa Teresa, is an Arrernte indigenous community in the Northern Territory, Australia, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Alice Springs.[2]

Governance

The community is governed by a Community Government Council which runs the health service and some other facilities. Since 1 July 2008, the MacDonnell Shire is the responsible local government for the area.

References

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