Town of Katherine

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Katherine Town Council Northern Territory
Location of Katherine Town Council
Population	10,621 (2018)[1]
• Density	1.43198/km2 (3.7088/sq mi)
Established	1978
Area	7,417 km2 (2,863.7 sq mi)[1]
Mayor	Elisabeth Clark
Council seat	Katherine
Region	Katherine
Territory electorate(s)	Katherine
Federal division(s)	Lingiari
Website	Katherine Town Council
LGAs around Katherine Town Council: Victoria Daly Roper Gulf Roper Gulf Victoria Daly Katherine Town Council Roper Gulf Victoria Daly Victoria Daly Roper Gulf
Footnotes	Adjoining LGAs[2]

The Katherine Town Council is a local government area in the Northern Territory, established on 3 March 1978. It is situated 320 kilometres (200 mi) south of Darwin, and covers an area of 7,417 square kilometres (2,864 sq mi).

The Town of Katherine is an established residential township with a commercial area and rural areas on the outskirts of the town. The original inhabitants of the town were the Dagoman and Jawoyn Aboriginal people. European settlement of the area dates from 1871, following the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line. Growth of the town began to start from 1926, following the opening of the railway line. The township grew around the railway 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. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month.