Geography
Warringah Council currently administers 152 square kilometres (59 sq mi) of land, including nine beaches over 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) of coastline. It contains 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres) of natural bushland and open space, and is graced by four lagoons, Narrabeen Lagoon marks Warringah's northern boundary, Manly Lagoon marking the southern boundary, with Dee Why and Curl Curl Lagoons in between. It also contains Manly Dam, a popular place for recreation.
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