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Launceston, Tasmania

Australia

Provincial capital41.4388° S, 147.1347° E

Launceston is a city located in Australia, specifically in the province of Tasmania. With a population of 90,953, it is the 24th largest city in the country.

Population90,953
ProvinceTasmania
Coordinates41.4388° S, 147.1347° E
CountryAustralia
Rank in Australia#24 of 19,231

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Nearest Airports

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Launceston Airport

LSTRegional

13.4 km away

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Rostella Airport

YRSTLocal

13.8 km away

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Longdown Airport

YLGDLocal

28.1 km away

About Launceston

The geographic coordinates of Launceston are -41.43876° latitude and 147.13467° longitude. It is situated in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at an elevation of 11 meters. The city operates in the Australia/Hobart timezone.

Launceston ranks 24th out of 12,767 cities in Australia. The total urban population of Australia is 46,981,663, providing context for its size relative to larger cities.

Cities in Tasmania

Launceston is part of Tasmania. The city does not have a specified rank among other cities in the province.

Hobart252,639Devonport26,150Burnie19,972Sandy Bay11,727Glenorchy10,647Kingston10,154Howrah8,317Claremont7,629Blackmans Bay6,890Newnham6,481

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Launceston, 20 populated places have been registered.

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Royal ParkNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Launceston city centreNeighborhood · 3,796 inhab.
0.6 km
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Kings ParkNeighborhood
1.3 km
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West LauncestonNeighborhood · 4,050 inhab.
1.4 km
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East LauncestonNeighborhood · 2,083 inhab.
1.4 km
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South LauncestonNeighborhood · 4,536 inhab.
2 km
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InvermayNeighborhood · 3,042 inhab.
2 km
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NewsteadNeighborhood · 4,719 inhab.
2.3 km
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TrevallynNeighborhood · 4,353 inhab.
2.5 km
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SummerhillNeighborhood · 3,040 inhab.
3.2 km
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PunchbowlNeighborhood · 460 inhab.
3.3 km
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MowbrayNeighborhood · 3,718 inhab.
4.2 km
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Kings MeadowsNeighborhood · 3,580 inhab.
4.2 km
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WaverleyNeighborhood · 1,474 inhab.
4.3 km
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NorwoodNeighborhood · 3,587 inhab.
4.5 km
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RavenswoodNeighborhood · 3,600 inhab.
4.7 km
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Blackstone HeightsNeighborhood · 1,211 inhab.
4.8 km
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WaverlyCity
4.9 km
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Prospect ValeNeighborhood · 4,952 inhab.
5.3 km
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NewnhamNeighborhood · 6,481 inhab.
5.7 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Launceston?

The population of Launceston is 90,953.

In which province/state is Launceston located?

Launceston is located in the province of Tasmania.

What are the coordinates of Launceston?

The coordinates of Launceston are -41.43876° latitude and 147.13467° longitude.

What is the elevation of Launceston?

The elevation of Launceston is 11 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Launceston?

The nearest airport to Launceston is Launceston Airport (LST).

What is the population ranking of Launceston in Australia?

Launceston ranks 24th in population among cities in Australia.

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