City of Launceston
| Launceston City Council Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Map showing the Launceston local government area | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°21′38″S 147°18′16″E / 41.3605°S 147.3044°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 70,055 (2021) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 49.544/km2 (128.32/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1 January 1853 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1,414 km2 (545.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Mayor | Matthew Garwood | ||||||||||||||
| Council seat | Launceston | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Launceston and surrounds | ||||||||||||||
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| Website | Launceston City Council | ||||||||||||||
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Launceston City Council (or City of Launceston) is a local government body in Tasmania, located in the city and surrounds of Launceston in the north of the state. The Launceston local government area is classified as urban, encompassing localities including Lilydale, Targa and through to Swan Bay on the eastern side of the Tamar River.