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Where is Port Macquarie, Australia?

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Port Macquarie City Facts, Australia

City Name	Port Macquarie
Nickname(s)	"Port", "Koala Capital of Australia"
Region / Type	Coastal City
Local Government Area	Port Macquarie�Hastings Council
State	New South Wales (NSW)
Country	Australia
Coordinates	31.4300� S, 152.9080� E
Latitude	-31.4300
Longitude	152.9080
Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Established	1821
City Status Granted	Not officially designated as a "city," but governed as a major regional center
Population (2021 Census)	~50,000 (Metro ~90,000+)
Population Density (per sq mi)	~1,800
Area (Sq mi)	~28.0
Metro Area	Mid North Coast Region
Demonym	Port Macquarian
Official Language	English
Currency	Australian Dollar (AUD)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10) / AEDT (UTC+11 DST)
Postal Code(s)	2444, 2446
Area Code	+61 2
Government Type	Local Government (Regional Council)
Main Industries	Tourism, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Agriculture, Services
Major Highways	Pacific Highway (A1), Oxley Highway
Rail Service	Kendall & Wauchope Stations (nearby)
Nearest Airport	Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Airport Distance from Downtown	~3 miles (5 km)
Climate	Humid Subtropical
Average Annual Temperature	66�F (19�C)
Highest Recorded Temperature	~113�F (45�C)
Famous For	Beautiful beaches, Koalas, Coastal trails, Whale watching
Places to Visit	Koala Hospital, Town Beach, Tacking Point Lighthouse, Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Billabong Zoo
Sports Teams	Port Macquarie Sharks (Rugby League), Port Macquarie Breakwall (Surf)
Sister Cities	None officially
Nearest Major Cities	Sydney (240 mi), Newcastle (150 mi), Coffs Harbour (95 mi)
Motto	"Where the Hastings River Meets the Sea" (informal)
Website	https://www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au

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