Circular Head Council

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,[1] 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.

Circular Head was established on 1 January 1907, the boundaries were altered in 1993 as part of a reorganisation.

Circular Head is classified as rural, agricultural and large (RAL) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.

Map showing King Island LGA in Tasmania