Canteen Creek, Northern Territory
Town in the Northern Territory, Australia
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Canteen Creek, also known as Owairtilla,[1] is an Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory of Australia, located about 183 km southeast of Tennant Creek, on Alyawarr land.[2] At the time of the 2021 census, it had a population of 147.[3] The community is accessible by road, and is also serviced by a small airstrip located about 500 metres northeast of the settlement.[1] Community facilities include a general store, a church, a health centre, and a coeducational P-12 school.
Canteen Creek | |
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  Canteen Creek | |
| Coordinates: 20°38′41.3154″S 135°35′10.3308″E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Northern Territory |
| LGA | |
| Government | |
| • Territory electorate | |
| • Federal division | |
| Population | |
| • Total | 147 (2021 census) |
| Postcode | 0872 |
Canteen Creek is a dry community, meaning no alcohol can be brought into the community.[1]
