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| Locality | Longford |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Northern Midlands Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.59574 |
| Longitude | 147.09082 |
| Population | 3,769 |
| Density | 21.3 /km² |
| Area | 177.0 km² |
| Elevation | 144 m |
| Postcode | 7301 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 144 km north |
Longford is a locality in the Northern Midlands Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,769. The locality covers an area of 177.0 km², giving a population density of about 21.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 144 m above sea level. It lies approximately 144 km north of Hobart. Longford is located at 41.5957°S, 147.0908°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7301. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Longford rests in the broad, fertile sweep of Tasmania's Northern Midlands, where the land unfurls in gentle slopes under a wide, often luminous sky. It lies 18.5 km south-south-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 193°T), and is situated 12.6 km south of Prospect Vale. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant pastures, a subtle perfume that mingles with the crispness of the seasons. Fields of green and gold, demarcated by lines of mature gums and straggly hawthorn hedges, stretch towards the hazy blue of the Great Western Tiers. The Macquarie River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through this landscape, its banks often fringed with the stoic grace of willows, reflecting the passing clouds in its unhurried flow. The very texture of the soil, a rich loam, seems to hold the quiet murmur of generations of growth and sustenance.
The story of Longford is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, a place where farming and grazing have shaped the character and economy for over a century. It was a significant coaching stop on the route between Launceston and the north-west, and remnants of that past can still be observed in the sturdy, historic buildings that line its main street. The local economy continues to thrive on the bounty of the land, with pastoral pursuits and cropping forming its backbone. Visitors might notice the distinctive colour of the wool from local sheep, a testament to the breed and the quality of the pastures. The surrounding countryside, while seemingly tranquil, hums with the quiet industry of rural life, a steady rhythm that has persisted through changing times, offering a glimpse into a way of life that values continuity and the enduring strength of the earth.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Longford, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.59574, 147.09082. 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 Longford, in the Northern Midlands Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Longford includes the postcode (7301), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Northern Midlands Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Longford 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. |