Hobart is the capital and most populous city of the island state of Tasmania, Australia. Located in Tasmania's south-east on the estuary of the River Derwent, it is the southernmost capital city in Australia. Despite containing nearly half of Tasmania's population, Hobart is the least-populated Australian state capital city, and second-smallest by population and area after Darwin if territories are taken into account. Its skyline is dominated by the 1,271-metre kunanyi / Mount Wellington, and its harbour forms the second-deepest natural port in the world, with much of the city's waterfront consisting of reclaimed land. The metropolitan area is often referred to as Greater Hobart, to differentiate it from the City of Hobart, one of the seven local government areas that cover the city. It has a mild maritime climate.
Location: 38 km (24 mi) from Huonville · 134 km (83 mi) from Swansea · 198 km (123 mi) from Launceston · 248 km (154 mi) from Queenstown · 284 km (176 mi) from Devonport
Time zone: AEST (UTC+10)
LGA(s): Cities · City of Hobart · City of Glenorchy · City of Clarence · Other LGAs · Kingborough Council · Brighton Council · Sorell Council · Derwent Valley Council
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