Derwent Valley Council
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Derwent Valley Council Tasmania |
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Derwent Valley Council
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| Coordinates | 42°45′36″S 146°37′48″E / 42.76000°S 146.63000°ECoordinates: 42°45′36″S 146°37′48″E / 42.76000°S 146.63000°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 10,026 (2015 est) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 2.4388/km2 (6.3165/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 | ||||||||||||
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| Website | Derwent Valley Council | ||||||||||||
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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.
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