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| North Queensland Queensland | |
|---|---|
 Queensland's regions | |
| Population | 231,628 (2011)[1] |
| • Density | 2.893849/km2 (7.495034/sq mi) |
| Area | 80,041.5 km2 (30,904.2 sq mi) |
| LGA(s) | |
| State electorate(s) | |
| Federal division(s) | |
North Queensland or the Northern Region is the northern part of the Australian state of Queensland that lies just south of Far North Queensland. Queensland is a massive state, larger than many countries, and its tropical northern part has been historically remote and undeveloped, resulting in a distinctive regional character and identity. The region is prone to floods and cyclones.
Townsville is the largest urban centre in North Queensland, leading it to be regarded as an unofficial capital.[2] The region has a population of 231,628 and covers 80,041.5 km2 (30,904.2 sq mi).[1]
- ^ a b "National Regional Profile: Northern". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The second capital of Queensland: Townsville futures plan". Retrieved 19 January 2017.