North Queensland

Not to be confused with Far North Queensland.
This article is about the geographical region of Queensland. For the proposed state, see State of North Queensland. For the rugby league team, see North Queensland Cowboys. For other uses, see North Queensland (disambiguation).

North Queensland
Region
Queensland's regions
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
80,041.5 km2 (30,904.2 sq mi)
Population
 • Total231,628 (2011)
 • Density2.893849/km2 (7.495034/sq mi)

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.

The region has a population of 231,628 and covers 80,041.5 km2 (30,904.2 sq mi).

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