Town of Tennant Creek
Northern Territory
Town of Tennant Creek is located in Northern Territory
Town of Tennant Creek
Town of Tennant Creek
Coordinates19°38′48″S 134°11′27″E / 19.64667°S 134.19083°E / -19.64667; 134.19083
Population4,873 (2006)[1]
 • Density115.47/km2 (299.1/sq mi)
Established1978
Abolished2008
Area42.2 km2 (16.3 sq mi)
RegionBarkly Tableland
Federal division(s)Lingiari
WebsiteTown 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

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 March 2008). "Regional Population Growth". Retrieved 15 June 2008.
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