The Rural City of Ararat (formed by the merger of the Shire and City of Ararat) is the local government area in south-west Victoria, Australia. The region has an area of 4230 square kilometers and is centred around the town of Ararat. The population of the region is approximately 11100, according to the 2001 census. Motto: Peace and Prosperity Other Australian states and territories Capital Melbourne Governor HE Mr John Landy Premier Steve Bracks (ALP) Area 237,629 km² (6th) - Land 227,416 km² - Water 10,213 km² (4. ... Ararat is a regional town in south-west Australia. ... Jump to: navigation, search 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...
The following towns make up the Rural City of Ararat: