Population 3,423 (2006 census) Postcode(s) 0835 Area 78.58 km² Postal code 0835 | Established 1864 Territory electorate(s) Nelson Founded 1864 Federal division Division of Solomon | |
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Location 29.7 km (18 mi) from Darwin
9.8 km (6 mi) from Palmerston LGA(s) Litchfield Municipality | ||
Howard Springs is an outer rural area of Darwin. It is 29 km SE of the Darwin CBD. Its Local Government Area is the Litchfield Municipality. The suburb is mostly a rural area, but has been experiencing strong growth in population and development. Settlement of the suburb began in 1864. In 1939, Howard Springs was the first major water supply area to service Darwin. Manton Dam supplies water to Darwin.
Map of Howard Springs NT 0835, Australia
References
Howard Springs, Northern Territory Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA