Where is Cairns?
Cairns is a city in Queensland, Australia. Its population is about 153,075 inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cairns located?
Cairns is a city in Queensland, Australia, located at 16.9237°S, 145.7661°E.
Which country is Cairns in?
Cairns is in Australia.
What is the population of Cairns?
The population of Cairns is approximately 153,075 inhabitants.
What region is Cairns in?
Cairns is located in the Queensland region of Australia.
How far is Cairns from Canberra?
Cairns is approximately 2069 km from Canberra, the capital of Australia.
What time zone is Cairns in?
Cairns is in the Australia/Brisbane time zone.
What are the coordinates of Cairns?
The geographic coordinates of Cairns are 16.9237°S, 145.7661°E.
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