Katherine Region
| Katherine Northern Territory | |
|---|---|
Katherine River | |
| Coordinates | 14°28′0″S 132°16′0″E / 14.46667°S 132.26667°E |
| Population | 18,646 (2007) |
| • Density | 0.0553830/km2 (0.143441/sq mi) |
| Area | 336,674 km2 (129,990.6 sq mi) |
| LGA(s) | |
| Territory electorate(s) | Electoral division of Katherine |
| Federal division(s) | Division of Lingiari |
The Katherine Region, known as "Big River Country", is one of five major regions in the Northern Territory, Australia. It is situated just below the tropical Top End. The Katherine region covers an area of 336,674 km2 (129,991 sq mi), and has a population of 18,646, making it the third-most populous region in the Northern Territory. The main centre in the region is Katherine which is the fourth-largest population centre of the territory.