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Townsville

Australia and New Zealand

Townsville is a city on the northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia, and the largest settlement in North Queensland and Northern Australia, with a population of approximately 204,541 as of 2026. It hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state.

Facts
Population
204,541 1
Area (sq km)
693.3 1
Founding Year
1865 1
Population Estimate Year
2026 1
Elevation (m)
15 1
Latitude
19.25 degrees south 1
Longitude
146.817 degrees east 1
Sources
1. Townsville, Wikipedia
  • Lead, population
    With a population of approximately 204,541 as of 2026
  • Lead, population year
    With a population of approximately 204,541 as of 2026
  • Infobox, established
    Established 1865
  • Infobox, area
    Total 693.3 km2 (267.7 sq mi)
  • Infobox, elevation
    Elevation 15 m (49 ft)
  • Infobox, coordinates latitude
    19°15′S 146°49′E / 19.250°S 146.817°E
  • Infobox, coordinates longitude
    19°15′S 146°49′E / 19.250°S 146.817°E
  • In Group: Cities of Australia and New Zealand (World), Wikipedia; part-of country and UN M49 subregion
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Wikidata: Townsville
Wikidata Q190021, class allow-list match verified against P17/real-world identity (w-geo-qidcite-0926).View the Source
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