Gapuwiyak, Australia

Northern Territory · Australia

Gapuwiyak is a small town in Northern Territory, Australia with a population of 705. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

705 Population 256/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Darwin Timezone

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People

Population705
Density256/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population705
Population Density256 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates-12.5031°, 135.8105°
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNorthern Territory
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average83°F (29°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gapuwiyak

Gapuwiyak is a small town in Australia (Northern Territory) with a population of 705. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Darwin.

Gapuwiyak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (29°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Australia avg
January Average83°F (29°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates12.5031°S, 135.8105°E
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 9, 2001.

Apr 9, 2001 78 km NW of Alyangula, Australia M3.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Narelle (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 1 113 km
2019 Owen Category 1 274 km
2015 Lam Category 3 72 km
2015 Nathan Category 1 46 km
2010 Paul Category 1 89 km
2006 Monica Category 5 127 km
2005 Ingrid Category 4 90 km
2004 Debbie Category 1 251 km
1987 Jason Category 1 40 km
1985 Sandy Category 4 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (29°C) 11.3 in Wettest
February 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in
March 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in
November 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in
December 85°F (29°C) 8.1 in Warmest

Gapuwiyak has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in July to 85°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Gapuwiyak

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gapuwiyak School - - - -
Gapuwiyak School - - - -
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Airports Near Gapuwiyak

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Elcho Island AirportELCMedium Airport
Balma Airfield-Small Airport
Baniyala AirportBYXSmall Airport
Barrkira Airport-Small Airport
Baygurrtji Airfield-Small Airport
Birany Birany Airfield-Small Airport
Dhalinbuy Airport-Small Airport
Dhuruputjpl Airport-Small Airport
Donydji Airport-Small Airport
Gan Gan Airport-Small Airport
Howard Island Airport-Small Airport
Lake Evella AirportLELSmall Airport
Mapuru Airstrip-Small Airport
Matamata airport-Small Airport
Mudhamul Airport-Small Airport
Raymangirr Airport-Small Airport
Rorruwuy airport-Small Airport
Yinyikay airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Darwin

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gapuwiyak

What is the population of Gapuwiyak?

Gapuwiyak has a population of 705 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gapuwiyak?

Gapuwiyak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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