Tamworth, Administrative center in New South Wales, Australia
Tamworth extends along the Peel River, functioning as the primary urban center in northeastern New South Wales with a population of 43,874 residents.
The Kamilaroi people inhabited the area until European settlers established sheep stations in 1831, leading to the official town foundation in 1850.
The Tamworth Country Music Festival takes place each January, making it the second largest celebration of country music on Earth after Nashville.
The Tamworth Regional Airport connects the city with regular domestic flights, while public buses and trains provide transportation within the region.
Tamworth became the first location in Australia to implement electric street lighting in 1888, earning the title First Town of Lights.
Location: New South Wales
Location: Tamworth Regional Council
Location: Tamworth
Inception: 1850
Elevation above the sea: 404 m
Shares border with: North Tamworth, Taminda, Calala, East Tamworth, West Tamworth
Website: http://tamworth.nsw.gov.au/asp
GPS coordinates: -31.09056,150.93167
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
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