West Coast, Tasmania
Municipality of West Coast
The Municipality of West Coast is a local government area of Tasmania. It covers most of the far west of the state. It covers the largest area of any Tasmanian municipality.
Most of the small population is located in a small cluster of towns near Macquarie Harbour – Strahan, Queenstown, Zeehan and Rosebery.
The west coast used to be a major mining region. Now it is better known as a popular tourist destination, showcasing the best of Tasmania's natural beauty.
The municipal area has a population of 5,620 (2001 census).