Richmond Valley Council

This article is about the local government area. For the regional river, see Richmond River.

Richmond Valley
Local government area
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates: 28°52′S 153°03′E / 28.867°S 153.050°E / -28.867; 153.050
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionNorthern Rivers
Established21 February 2000 (2000-02-21)
Council seatCasino
Government
 • MayorRobert Mustow (independent)
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
3,051 km2 (1,178 sq mi)
Population
 • Totals23,565 (2021)
23,399 (2018 est.)
 • Density7.7237/km2 (20.004/sq mi)
WebsiteRichmond Valley
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Richmond Valley Council (RVC) is a local government area on the Northern Rivers region of north-eastern New South Wales, Australia. RVC services an area of 3,051 square kilometres (1,178 sq mi) and draws its name from the Richmond River, which flows through most of the council area. The area under management is located adjacent to the Bruxner Highway, Pacific Highway, and the North Coast railway line.

It is a rural area for the most part, with most industries involving cattle and crop growing, such as sugar cane, wheat, and pecan plantation.

The mayor of the Richmond Valley Council is Cr. Robert Mustow, an independent politician.

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