Electoral division of Katherine

Katherine
Northern TerritoryLegislative Assembly
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Interactive map of boundaries
TerritoryNorthern Territory
Created1987
MPJo Hersey
PartyCountry Liberals
NamesakeKatherine River
Electors5,749 (2020)
Area6,745 km2 (2,604.3 sq mi)
DemographicUrban
Electorates around Katherine:
Daly Arnhem Arnhem
Daly Katherine Arnhem
Daly Arnhem Arnhem

Katherine is an electoral division of the Legislative Assembly in Australia's Northern Territory. The electorate was first created in 1987, replacing the abolished Elsey seat, and derives its name from the Katherine River. Katherine encompasses both urban and rural areas, covering an area of 6,745 km² and taking in the city of Katherine, as well as the Binjari Aboriginal Community.