Shire of Christmas Island
| Shire of Christmas Island Australia | |
|---|---|
Location off the coast of Western Australia | |
| Population | 1,692 (LGA 2021) |
| Area | 136.7 km2 (52.8 sq mi) |
| Mayor | Gordon Thomson |
| Council seat | Christmas Island |
| Region | External territory of Australia |
| Federal division(s) | Lingiari |
| Website | Shire of Christmas Island |
The Shire of Christmas Island is a local government area encompassing the Australian external territory of Christmas Island. Under the Christmas Island Act, Western Australian laws apply to the island, including the Local Government Act 1995.
It covers an area of 136.7 km2 in the Indian Ocean about 2,360 km north-west of Perth and 500 km south of Java in Indonesia. It has a population of 1,692 (LGA 2021).