Kentish Council facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kentish Council Tasmania
Population	6,324 (2018)
• Density	5.4706/km2 (14.169/sq mi)
Established	1 January 1907
Area	1,156 km2 (446.3 sq mi)
Mayor	Kate Haberle
Council seat	Sheffield
Region	Sheffield and Cradle Mountain area
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal Division(s)	Lyons
Website	Kentish Council
LGAs around Kentish Council: Central Coast Devonport Latrobe Waratah-Wynyard Kentish Council Meander Valley West Coast Meander Valley Meander Valley

Map showing Kentish LGA in Tasmania

The Kentish Council is a local government group in Tasmania, Australia. It helps manage a part of the state. This area is in the northwest of Tasmania, a bit south and inland from Devonport. Kentish is mostly a countryside area. It has about 6,324 people living there. The main towns in the area are Sheffield, Railton, and Wilmot.

Discovering Kentish: A Look Back

The Kentish area was first explored in 1842. A surveyor named Nathaniel Kentish was looking for a path. He wanted to find a route from Deloraine to Tasmania's northwest coast. The area was later named after him. The Kentish Council was officially started on January 1, 1907. This area is known as a large rural and farming region. This means it has a lot of open land and farms.

Fun Things to Do in Kentish

Kentish is a very popular place for visitors. Many people come to see its natural beauty and attractions. Some of the famous spots include Cradle Mountain, which is a stunning mountain. There is also Lake Barrington, a great place for water activities. The town of Sheffield is also a big draw. It is famous for its amazing murals, which are large paintings on buildings.

Who Runs Kentish Council?

The Kentish Council is made up of people chosen by the community. These people are called councillors. They work together to make decisions for the area. The council helps with things like roads, parks, and local services. The mayor is the leader of the council. The deputy mayor helps the mayor.

Towns and Areas in Kentish

The Kentish Council area includes many smaller towns and communities. These are often called suburbs or localities. Here is a list of some of these places. The numbers show how many people lived there in 2016.

Other Places in the Area

Some other places are also part of the wider Kentish area. These include:

• Cradle Mountain
• Kimberley
• Latrobe
• Liena
• Melrose
• Merseylea
• Mersey Forest
• Paloona
• South Nietta
• South Spreyton
• Weegena
• West Coast