Northern Territory Police have charged a 36-year-old man in relation to the death of a 22-year-old female in Katherine.

Detectives from Major Crime have charged him with one count of Murder in relation to the death on Monday, and one count of Aggravated Assault for a separate historic incident against the same woman.

He has been further remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court tomorrow.

Support services for those affected by domestic violence are available, including 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) and Lifeline (13 11 14).