Launceston is a city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, at the confluence of the North Esk and South Esk rivers where they become the Tamar River. As of 2021, the Launceston urban area has a population of 90,953. Launceston is the second most populous city in Tasmania after the state capital, Hobart. Launceston is the fifth-largest inland city and the ninth-largest non-capital city in Australia. Launceston is regarded as the most livable regional city, and was one of the most popular regional cities to move to in Australia from 2020 to 2021. Launceston was named Australian Town of the Year in 2022.
Population: 90,953 (2021) (21st)
Established: 1806
Postcode(s): 7250
Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)
Area: 435.4 km² (168.1 sq mi) (2011 urban)
Location: 67 km (42 mi) SW of Scottsdale · 101 km (63 mi) SE of Devonport · 145 km (90 mi) SE of Burnie · 201 km (125 mi) N of Hobart
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