Town of Tennant Creek
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| Town of Tennant Creek Northern Territory | |
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  Town of Tennant Creek | |
| Coordinates | 19°38′48″S 134°11′27″E / 19.64667°S 134.19083°E |
| Population | 4,873 (2006)[1] |
| • Density | 115.47/km2 (299.1/sq mi) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Abolished | 2008 |
| Area | 42.2 km2 (16.3 sq mi) |
| Region | Barkly Tableland |
| Federal division(s) | Lingiari |
| Website | Town of Tennant Creek |
The Town of Tennant Creek was a Local Government Area of the Northern Territory. The town council covered an area of 42.2 km² and had a population of about 4,873.
The Tennant Creek Town Council consisted of the Mayor and three aldermen. It was not divided into wards.
History[]
The Town of Tennant Creek was established in 1978, and its first elected council commenced in May 1978.
On 1 July 2008, the Town ceased to exist, and its area was merged into the Barkly Shire (now Region).
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 March 2008). "Regional Population Growth". Retrieved 15 June 2008.
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Categories:
- Populated places established in 1978
- 1978 establishments in Australia
- Former local government areas of the Northern Territory
- 2008 disestablishments in Australia
- Populated places disestablished in 2008