Cairns, Queensland
Australia
Cairns is a city located in Australia, within the province of Queensland. It has a population of 153,075 residents, making it a significant urban area in the region.
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Nearest Airports
Cairns International Airport
5.3 km away
Koah Airport
28.2 km away
Mareeba Airport
39.8 km away
About Cairns
Cairns is situated at coordinates -16.92366° latitude and 145.76613° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 7 meters and operates under the Australia/Brisbane timezone.
Cairns ranks as the 16th largest city in Australia out of a total of 12,767 cities. The total population of Australia is 46,981,663, highlighting Cairns' relative size within the country.
Cities in Queensland
The city is part of Queensland. Specific rankings of Cairns among other cities in the province are not available.
Nearby Cities
Within 25 km of Cairns, 20 populated places have been registered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cairns?
The population of Cairns is 153,075.
In which province/state is Cairns located?
Cairns is located in the province of Queensland.
What are the coordinates of Cairns?
The coordinates of Cairns are -16.92366° latitude and 145.76613° longitude.
What is the elevation of Cairns?
The elevation of Cairns is 7 meters.
What is the nearest airport to Cairns?
The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns International Airport, located 5.3 km away.
What is the population ranking of Cairns in Australia?
Cairns ranks 16th in population among cities in Australia.
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