City of Hobart

City of Hobart
Flag of the City of Hobart
Interactive map of City of Hobart
Coordinates: 42°53′52″S 147°17′16″E / 42.8978°S 147.2877°E / -42.8978; 147.2877
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionCentral Hobart
Established1 January 1852
Council seatHobart
Government
 • Lord MayorAnna Reynolds
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
77.9 km2 (30.1 sq mi)
Population
 • Total53,684 (2018)
 • Density689.1/km2 (1,784.9/sq mi)
WebsiteCity of Hobart
LGAs around City of Hobart
Glenorchy Glenorchy Clarence
Glenorchy City of Hobart Clarence
Kingborough Kingborough Derwent River

The City of Hobart is a local government area in Tasmania which covers the central metropolitan area of the state capital, Hobart. The city is governed by Hobart City Council and led by the Lord Mayor.

The local government area has a population of 53,684 and includes the suburbs of West Hobart, Lenah Valley, Mount Stuart, South Hobart, New Town, Sandy Bay and most of Fern Tree, North Hobart and Mount Nelson: