Circular Head Council is a local government body in Tasmania covering the far north-west mainland. It is classified as a rural local government area with a population of 8,066, and its major towns and localities include Arthur River, Marrawah and Stanley, with Smithton being the largest and principal town. The origin of the name “Circular Head” is unknown.
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History and attributes
Circular Head was established on 1 January 1907, the boundaries were altered in 1993 as part of a reorganisation. The region includes the smaller islands immediately off the north-west tip of the state including Robbins Island, Hunter Island and Three Hummock Island.
Circular Head is classified as rural, agricultural and large (RAL) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.
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Corinna
Couta Rocks
Meunna
Milabena
Sisters Creek
Togari
West Takone