Derwent Valley Council

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Derwent Valley Council
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Derwent Valley Council
Coordinates Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Population 10,118 (2010 est)[1]
 • Density 2.4612/km2 (6.3745/sq mi)
Area 4,111 km2 (1,587.3 sq mi)
Mayor Martyn Evans
Council seat New Norfolk
Region Upper Derwent River region
State electorate(s) Lyons
Federal Division(s) Lyons
Website Derwent Valley Council
LGAs around Derwent Valley Council:
West Coast Central Highlands Southern Midlands
West Coast Derwent Valley Council Glenorchy
West Coast Huon Valley Kingborough

The Derwent Valley Council is a local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It covers the upper part of the Derwent River, from the major town of New Norfolk (just north-west of Hobart) to the remote south-west Hydro town of Strathgordon.

The Tarn Shelf is located within this region and is an area of significant botanic interest. One unique plant that is only found in this area is a cross between the King Billy and Huon Pine.

The council logo depicts an oast house (a kiln for drying hops), trees and a roll of paper which are representative of major industries in the municipality.

Some tourism materials combine the LGA area with that of the Central Highlands to call it Derwent Valley and highlands region.[2]

References

  1. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Estimated resident population (ERP) at 30 June 2010.
  2. http://www.about-australia.com/tasmania/derwent-valley-highlands/

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