As of 1 July 2008, there were two classifications of local government in the Northern Territory: Municipalities (predominantly inner-city suburban areas and smaller rural towns), of which there were five; and Shires or Regions (predominantly rural or outer suburban areas), of which there were eleven shire councils.
As of 1 July 2008, there were two classifications of local government in the Northern Territory: Municipalities (predominantly inner-city suburban areas and smaller rural towns) of which there were five; and Shires or Regions (predominantly rural or outer suburban areas), of which there were eleven shire ,councils.