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City of Adelaide
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| City of Adelaide South Australia |
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| Population: • Density: |
13,724 (2003) 881.3/km² |
| Area: | 15.57 km² |
| Mayor: | Michael Harbison |
| Council Seat: | Adelaide |
| Region: | Metropolitan Adelaide |
| State District: | Electoral district of Adelaide |
| Federal Division: | Division of Adelaide |
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The City of Adelaide is a local government area of South Australia covering the original Adelaide settlement. Established in 1840, the Adelaide City Council is the oldest municipal authority in Australia. At its time of establishment Adelaide's (and Australia's) first mayor, James Hurtle Fisher, was elected. From 1919 onwards, the City has had a Lord Mayor, the current being Lord Mayor Michael Harbison.
In its local administrative capacity, the City of Adelaide has responsibility for two areas analogous to suburbs: Adelaide (city centre) (also known as South Adelaide, the city, the CBD, or the square mile) and North Adelaide. The city council is also responsible for the Adelaide Parklands which surrounds North Adelaide and the city centre.
Adelaide has several sister cities. They are:
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This article about a place in Adelaide is a stub. You can help by expanding it. For suburbs, see our suburb guidelines.| Suburbs of the City of Adelaide | |
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| Adelaide |North Adelaide |