City of Launceston

This article is about the Australian local government area. For the metropolitan area, see Launceston, Tasmania.

Launceston City Council
Local government area
Interactive map of Launceston City Council
Coordinates: 41°21′38″S 147°18′16″E / 41.3605°S 147.3044°E / -41.3605; 147.3044
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionLaunceston and surrounds
Established1 January 1853
Council seatLaunceston
Government
 • MayorMatthew Garwood
 • State electorates
 • Federal divisions
Area
 • Total
1,414 km2 (546 sq mi)
Population
 • Total70,055 (2021)
 • Density49.544/km2 (128.32/sq mi)
WebsiteLaunceston City Council
LGAs around Launceston City Council
West Tamar George Town Dorset
West Tamar Launceston City Council Break O'Day
Meander Valley Northern Midlands Northern Midlands

Launceston City Council (or City of Launceston) is a local government body in Tasmania, located in the city and surrounds of Launceston in the north of the state. The Launceston local government area is classified as urban, encompassing localities including Lilydale, Targa and through to Swan Bay on the eastern side of the Tamar River.

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