The Katherine Town Council is a local government area in the Northern Territory, established on 3 March 1978.

European settlement of the area dates from 1871, following the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line.

The most significant development occurred in the post-war years, aided by growth in the tourism industry.

The current mayor is Elisabeth Clark, who presides over a council with six aldermen.

Land within the Katherine municipality was divided in 2007 into bounded areas for the purpose of creating an address for a property.