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A prosperous city located in Lower Hunter Valley in NSW, this is also the seat of Maitland City Council. The town is situated around 166 km away from the northern side of Sydney. It is located at least 35 km out on the northwestern side of Newcastle. As per the 2016 census, the city recorded a population of 78,015. Some of the surrounding areas include Singleton local government areas and Cessnock.

Maitland lies close to Hunter River, and as a result, the region has been frequently flooded ever since European settlement. Till now, more than 200 floods have devastated the region and more than 13 of these caused immense damage.

Annual Events in Maitland Several annual events are held in Maitland every year, which draw several people to the region. The Hunter Valley Steamfest is the biggest annual festival that celebrates the history of industry in the area. Another popular festival is the Bitter & Twisted Beer Festival, which is a boutique beer festival. The Maitland Show is a famous agricultural show held in the region.

History of Maitland Maitland is said to be a culmination of 3 towns that came into existence almost simultaneously. These regions are West Maitland which is now known as Maitland, East Maitland and Morpeth. Morpeth was a remote town which was founded by Lieutenant Close, who was a war veteran. All three towns were functioning like separate municipalities. The city got its name Maitland in the year 1885, named in honour of Sir George Maitland. The existing city was finally proclaimed in 1945 after the amalgamation of 3 local government regions.