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Newcastle, New South Wales

Australia

Provincial capital32.9295° S, 151.7801° E

Newcastle is a city located in Australia, within the province of New South Wales. It has a population of 508,437 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population508,437
ProvinceNew South Wales
Coordinates32.9295° S, 151.7801° E
CountryAustralia
Rank in Australia#7 of 19,231

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Nearest Airports

Newcastle Airport

NTLInternational

15.7 km away

Lake Macquarie Airport

BEOLocal

19.6 km away

Maitland Airport

MTLLocal

36.9 km away

About Newcastle

The city is situated at coordinates -32.92953° latitude and 151.7801° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. Newcastle has an elevation of 48 meters and operates under the Australia/Sydney timezone. Nearby cities include Maitland, Cessnock, and Raymond Terrace.

Newcastle ranks as the 7th largest city out of 12,767 cities in Australia. The total urban population of the country is 46,981,663, providing context for its size relative to other major cities.

Cities in New South Wales

Located in New South Wales, Newcastle ranks 2nd among 3,816 cities in the province. Other notable cities in the region include Sydney, Central Coast, Wollongong, Maitland, and Coffs Harbour. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 10 hospitals, 82 schools, and 4 universities.

Nearby Cities

Newcastle is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Newcastle?

The population of Newcastle is 508,437.

In which province/state is Newcastle located?

Newcastle is located in New South Wales.

What are the coordinates of Newcastle?

The coordinates of Newcastle are -32.92953° latitude and 151.7801° longitude.

What is the elevation of Newcastle?

The elevation of Newcastle is 48 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Newcastle?

The nearest airport to Newcastle is Newcastle Airport (NTL), located 15.7 km away.

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