City of Playford

City of Playford
Local government area
CountryAustralia
StateSouth Australia
RegionNorthern Adelaide
Council seatElizabeth
Government
 • MayorGlenn Docherty
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
345 km2 (133 sq mi)
WebsiteCity of Playford
LGAs around City of Playford
Adelaide Plains Council Light Regional Council Town of Gawler
City of Playford Barossa Council
City of Salisbury City of Tea Tree Gully Adelaide Hills Council

The City of Playford is a local government area of South Australia in Adelaide's northern suburbs. It was named in recognition of Sir Thomas Playford, who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia's premier from 1938–1965. The city covers an area of 345 km2 (133 sq mi),and is home to over 113,000 residents . Playford was the fastest growing local government area in South Australia in the 2010s.

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