The City of Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. With a population of 201,313 as of 2024, it is the largest settlement in North Queensland and Northern Australia. It is unofficially considered the capital of North Queensland. Townsville hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state.
Population: 201,313 (As of 2024)
Established: 1865
Postcode(s): 4810
Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)
Area: 693.3 km² (267.7 sq mi) (2021 urban)
Location: 1,348 km (838 mi) NNW of Brisbane · 348 km (216 mi) SSE of Cairns · 386 km (240 mi) NW of Mackay · 1,267 km (787 mi) NNW of Sunshine Coast · 1,434 km (891 mi) NNW of Gold Coast
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