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| Locality | Howrah |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.88598 |
| Longitude | 147.41677 |
| Population | 8,317 |
| Density | 1217.7 /km² |
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 7018 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 7 km east |
Howrah is a locality in the Clarence City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,317. The locality covers an area of 6.8 km², giving a population density of about 1217.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km east of Hobart. Howrah is located at 42.8860°S, 147.4168°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7018. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Howrah breathes the salt tang of the Derwent estuary, its low-slung houses clinging to gentle slopes that fall towards the shimmering water. It lies 7.2 km east of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 93°T), and is situated 6.6 km east-north-east of Sandy Bay. The landscape here is a soft embrace, where broad, sun-drenched paddocks meet the dappled shade of scattered gums, and the air hums with the quiet industry of suburban life. The earth itself, a rich ochre underfoot, feels warm and yielding, a constant reminder of the land's enduring fertility. Evenings bring a softened light, the sky a canvas of bruised purples and fading oranges, casting long shadows that stretch across the lawns and verges, imbuing the familiar streets with a quiet, almost contemplative beauty.
This stretch of coastline has long drawn people to its shores, a history etched in the resilience of its farming past and the steady pulse of its present-day economy. Early settlers found fertile ground for agriculture, the rich soil yielding crops and supporting grazing flocks, a legacy still visible in the open spaces that punctuate the residential areas. Today, Howrah thrives as a vibrant residential hub within Clarence City Council, its proximity to Hobart a drawcard for those seeking a blend of coastal amenity and urban convenience. The waterways that define its character are not just for scenery; they are arteries of life, reflecting a past of maritime activity and a present where leisure and connection to the water remain paramount.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Howrah, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.88598, 147.41677. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Howrah, in the Clarence City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Howrah includes the postcode (7018), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Clarence City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Howrah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |