Local government areas of Victoria
This is a list of local government areas (LGAs) in Victoria, sorted by region.
This article is about local government areas in Victoria. For the history and responsibilities of local government in Victoria, see Local government in Victoria.
Also referred to as municipalities, the 79 Victorian LGAs are classified as cities (34), shires (38), rural cities (6) and boroughs (1). In general, an urban or suburban LGA is called a city and is governed by a city council, while a rural LGA covering a larger rural area is usually called a shire and is governed by a shire council. Local councils have the same administrative functions and similar political structures, regardless of their classification.
Local elections are held in Victoria every four years with the most recent elections being held in 2020.