District Council of Coober Pedy

District Council of Coober Pedy
Local government area
Location of the District Council of Coober Pedy in blue
CountryAustralia
StateSouth Australia
RegionFar North
Established1987
Council seatCoober Pedy
Government
 • MayorLes Hoad
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
77.8 km2 (30.0 sq mi)
WebsiteDistrict Council of Coober Pedy
LGAs around District Council of Coober Pedy
Outback Communities Authority Outback Communities Authority Outback Communities Authority
Outback Communities Authority District Council of Coober Pedy Outback Communities Authority
Outback Communities Authority Outback Communities Authority Outback Communities Authority

The District Council of Coober Pedy is a local government area located around the opal mining town of the same name in Outback South Australia. The district's economy is based on the large opal deposits found beneath it, which have made it a major mining centre and also a popular tourist destination.

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