What is another word for council area?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊnsə͡l ˈe͡əɹi͡ə] (IPA) 
Council area is a term that refers to a specific geographic area that is administered by a local governmental body. There are many synonyms for the term council area that are commonly used in different parts of the world. In some places, council area is known as local government area while in others it is called an area municipality or simply a district. Some areas may also be referred to as counties, shires or parishes depending on the region. Regardless of the name used, council areas are crucial for the proper administration of public services such as garbage collection, road maintenance, and emergency services.
