Cairns, Queensland

Cairns: city in Queensland

About

Quick Facts about Cairns

Population 146,778
Country Australia
State Queensland (Australia)
County Cairns
Postal code 4870
Area 488.1 km2
Latitude & Longitude -16.9237,145.7661
Named for William Cairns
Altitude 23 feet / 7 meters
Capital city Cairns is capital of Cairns Region
Establishment January 01, 1876 (150 years ago)
Time Zone Australia/Brisbane
Local time 09:48:39 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Cairns is located at 16°55'25"S 145°45'58"E (-16.9236600, 145.7661300).

Cairns map

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Official website of Cairns

Official Website
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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2008 158,653 - census
2014 146,778 -8.09% census
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Map & Images (more maps)

Location Map of Cairns
Location Map of Cairns
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Map of Cairns
Map of Cairns
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