Larapinta, Northern Territory

Larapinta
Larapinta
Interactive map of Larapinta
Coordinates: 23°42′8″S 133°50′59″E / 23.70222°S 133.84972°E / -23.70222; 133.84972
CountryAustralia
StateNorthern Territory
CityAlice Springs
LGA
Government
 • Territory electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
14.5 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Population
 • Total2,267 (2016 census)
 • Density156.3/km2 (404.9/sq mi)
Postcode
0875
Mean max temp28.9 °C (84.0 °F)
Mean min temp13.3 °C (55.9 °F)
Annual rainfall282.8 mm (11.13 in)
Suburbs around Larapinta

Larapinta is an outer suburb of the town of Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory, Australia. It is on the western side of Alice Springs, on the traditional Country of the Arrernte people.

The name of the suburb derives from the Arrernte name for the Finke River, Lhere Apirnte, meaning "salty creek".