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Town of Tennant Creek

Coordinates: 19°38′48″S 134°11′27″E / 19.64667°S 134.19083°E / -19.64667; 134.19083
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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

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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

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References

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