Sorell Council is a local government body in Tasmania, situated in the south-east of the state. The Sorell local government area is classified as rural and has a population of 15,218,[2] the major centres of the region include Dodges Ferry, Dunalley, Primrose Sands and the principal town of Sorell.

Sorell Council Tasmania
Map showing the Sorell local government area.
Coordinates	42.7808°S 147.6904°E / -42.7808; 147.6904
Population	16,734 (LGA 2021)[1]
Established	1 January 1862
Area	584 km2 (225.5 sq mi)[2]
Mayor	Kerry Vincent
Council seat	Sorell
Region	Sorell and surrounds
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Website	Sorell Council
LGAs around Sorell Council: Southern Midlands Glamorgan Spring Bay Glamorgan Spring Bay Clarence Sorell Council Tasman Sea Clarence Frederick Henry Bay Tasman

History and attributes

The Sorell Municipal Council was established on 1 January 1862, and the first council elected March 26 1862.[3] Sorell is classified as rural, agricultural and very large (RAV) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments.[4]

Sorell was historically divided from Hobart, and relied on ferry transport until the construction of a causeway in 1872.[5]

Marion Bay, on the council's east coast, is host to the Tasmanian Falls Festival, an annual event first held in Tasmania on New Year's Eve in December 2003.

Suburbs

See also

• List of local government areas of Tasmania

References

External links

• Sorell Council official website
• Local Government Association Tasmania
• Tasmanian Electoral Commission - local government

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