City of Launceston

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Launceston City Council Tasmania
Map showing the Launceston local government area
Coordinates	41°21′38″S 147°18′16″E / 41.3605°S 147.3044°E / -41.3605; 147.3044
Population	70,055 (2021)[1]
• Density	49.544/km2 (128.32/sq mi)
Established	1 January 1853[2]
Area	1,414 km2 (545.9 sq mi)[1]
Mayor	Matthew Garwood
Council seat	Launceston
Region	Launceston and surrounds
State electorate(s)	Bass Lyons
Federal division(s)	Bass Lyons
Website	Launceston City Council
LGAs around Launceston City Council: West Tamar George Town Dorset West Tamar Launceston City Council Break O'Day Meander Valley Northern Midlands Northern Midlands

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 and has a population of 77,363,^[1] which also encompasses localities including Lilydale, Targa and through to Swan Bay on the eastern side of the Tamar River.