City of Whittlesea
| City of Whittlesea Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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Map of Melbourne showing City of Whittlesea | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 245,029 (2023) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,295/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1862 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 490 km2 (189.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Mayor | Aidan McLindon | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | South Morang | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Greater Melbourne | ||||||||||||||
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| Website | City of Whittlesea | ||||||||||||||
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The City of Whittlesea is a local government area located in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covers an area of 490 square kilometres (189.2 sq mi), and in June 2023, it had an estimated population of 245,029 and is one of Victoria's fastest growing Municipalities.