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Townsville, Queensland

Australia

City19.2664° S, 146.8057° E

Townsville is a city located in Australia, specifically in the province of Queensland. It has a population of 201,313 residents, making it a significant urban area within the region.

Population201,313
ProvinceQueensland
Coordinates19.2664° S, 146.8057° E
CountryAustralia
Rank in Australia#15 of 19,231

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Nearest Airports

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Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville

TSVRegional

4.4 km away

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Lavarack (Military) Airport

YLVKLocal

6.9 km away

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Bluewater park Airstrip

AU-0321Local

33.8 km away

About Townsville

The city is situated at coordinates -19.26639° latitude and 146.80569° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. Townsville has an elevation of 15 meters and operates in the Australia/Brisbane timezone.

Townsville ranks as the 15th largest city out of 12,767 cities in Australia. With a total urban population of 46,981,663 in the country, Townsville holds a notable position among other major cities.

Cities in Queensland

Located in Queensland, Townsville is part of a province that includes various other cities. Specific rankings or details about other cities in Queensland are not provided.

Brisbane2,780,063Gold Coast640,778Sunshine Coast346,522Logan City345,098Cairns153,075Toowoomba142,163Mackay121,691Caloundra96,305Rockhampton81,021Bundaberg73,747

Nearby Cities

Townsville has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Castle HillCity · 896 inhab.
1 km
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West EndNeighborhood · 3,945 inhab.
1.3 km
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Townsville City CenterNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Hyde ParkCity · 1,399 inhab.
1.5 km
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Railway EstateNeighborhood · 2,789 inhab.
1.8 km
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North WardNeighborhood · 5,541 inhab.
2.1 km
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MystertonNeighborhood · 778 inhab.
2.4 km
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Hermit ParkCity · 3,378 inhab.
2.4 km
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PimlicoNeighborhood · 2,578 inhab.
2.5 km
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GarbuttNeighborhood · 2,632 inhab.
2.5 km
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Belgian GardensNeighborhood · 2,290 inhab.
2.6 km
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South TownsvilleNeighborhood · 2,903 inhab.
2.9 km
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CurrajongNeighborhood · 2,630 inhab.
3 km
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Rowes BayNeighborhood · 620 inhab.
3.4 km
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OonoonbaNeighborhood · 1,638 inhab.
3.7 km
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RossleaNeighborhood · 1,828 inhab.
3.7 km
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MundingburraNeighborhood · 3,567 inhab.
3.8 km
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GulliverNeighborhood · 2,797 inhab.
3.9 km
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IdaliaNeighborhood · 4,290 inhab.
4.6 km
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VincentNeighborhood · 2,310 inhab.
4.7 km

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#1 Sydney5,557,233#2 Melbourne5,350,705#3 Brisbane2,780,063#4 Perth2,309,338#5 Adelaide1,469,163
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Townsville?

The population of Townsville is 201,313.

In which province/state is Townsville located?

Townsville is located in Queensland.

What are the coordinates of Townsville?

The coordinates of Townsville are -19.26639° latitude and 146.80569° longitude.

What is the elevation of Townsville?

The elevation of Townsville is 15 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Townsville?

The nearest airport to Townsville is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.

What is the population ranking of Townsville in Australia?

Townsville ranks 15th in population among cities in Australia.

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