George Town Council is a local government body in northern Tasmania, situated north of Launceston.

The George Town local government area is classified as rural and has a population of 6,931,[1] it encompasses the principal town, George Town, and the nearby localities including Hillwood, Low Head and Pipers River.

The George Town municipality was established on 1 January 1907.

[2] George Town is classified as rural, agricultural and large (RAL) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.

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