Port Macquarie is a coastal city on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, at the mouth of the Hastings River where it meets the Tasman Sea, about 390 kilometers north of Sydney and 570 kilometers south of Brisbane. It had a population of 47,974 in 2018, estimated at 51,965 in 2023, and serves as the eastern terminus of the Oxley Highway within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area. Locals commonly call the city Port Mac or simply Port.
Facts
Area (sq km) Founding Year Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Latitude31.431667 degrees south 1 Longitude152.917778 degrees east 1 FAQs
Why was Port Macquarie founded?
It began in 1821 as a penal settlement for convicts who had reoffended in New South Wales.
Port Macquarie was founded in 1821 as a penal settlement. It replaced Newcastle as the destination for convicts who had committed secondary crimes in New South Wales, so it began as a place of punishment before it became the coastal city it is today.
Sources
1. Port Macquarie (Wikidata)
P1082 (population)
population 47,693 (2021)
P625 (coordinate location)
latitude -31.431667, longitude 152.917778
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 5 m
P2046 (area)
area 64.8 sq km
P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
population 47693 (2021)
View the Source2. Port Macquarie (Wikipedia)
History
In 1821, Port Macquarie was founded as a penal settlement, replacing Newcastle as the destination for convicts who had committed secondary crimes in New South Wales.
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