# Ipswich

> urban centre in South-East Queensland, Australia

**Wikidata**: [Q1009253](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1009253)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipswich,_Queensland)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ipswich

## Summary
Ipswich is an urban centre and city located in South-East Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1846, it serves as the capital of the City of Ipswich and had a recorded population of 232,930 in 2021. The city covers an area of 1,090 square kilometres at an elevation of 50 metres above sea level.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1846
- Population: 232,930 (2021); 163,000 (2009)
- Area: 1,090 square kilometres
- Elevation: 50 metres above sea level
- Coordinates: -27.616666666667, 152.76666666667
- Timezone: UTC+10:00
- Country: Australia
- Location: City of Ipswich, South-East Queensland
- Postal code: 4305
- Official website: http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/
- Sister city: Wenzhou (since 1 April 2011)
- Maximum temperature record: 44.3°C (6 January 1994, Amberley)
- Minimum temperature record: -4.9°C (8 August 1995, Amberley)
- Classification: City, big city
- UN/LOCODE: AUIPS

## FAQs
**What is the population of Ipswich?**
Ipswich had a population of 232,930 in 2021. An earlier figure from 2009 recorded the population at 163,000.

**Where is Ipswich located?**
Ipswich is located in South-East Queensland, Australia, within the City of Ipswich local government area. It sits at coordinates -27.616666666667, 152.76666666667.

**What are the recorded temperature extremes for Ipswich?**
The maximum temperature recorded was 44.3°C on 6 January 1994 at Amberley. The minimum temperature recorded was -4.9°C on 8 August 1995 at Amberley.

**What international connections does Ipswich have?**
Ipswich is twinned with Wenzhou, a relationship established on 1 April 2011.

## Why It Matters
Ipswich represents a significant urban centre in one of Australia's fastest-growing regions, South-East Queensland. With nearly two centuries of continuous settlement since its 1846 founding, it serves as an important administrative and population hub as the capital of the City of Ipswich. The city's substantial population growth from 163,000 in 2009 to 232,930 in 2021 demonstrates its expanding role as a major urban centre. Its documentation across numerous international databases and encyclopedic sources, including the Great Soviet Encyclopedia and Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, underscores its recognized importance in geographic and administrative contexts.

## Notable For
- Being classified as both a city and a big city (large human settlement)
- Serving as the capital of the City of Ipswich local government area
- Recording significant population growth of over 42% between 2009 and 2021
- Maintaining a sister city relationship with Wenzhou, China, since 2011
- Having extensive multilingual presence across 29 Wikipedia language editions
- Experiencing extreme temperature variations ranging from -4.9°C to 44.3°C

## Body

### Geographic and Administrative Context
Ipswich is an urban centre situated in South-East Queensland, Australia, functioning as the capital of the City of Ipswich local government area. The city encompasses a total area of 1,090 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 50 metres above sea level. Its precise geographical coordinates are latitude -27.616666666667 and longitude 152.76666666667. The city operates within the UTC+10:00 timezone and utilises the postal code 4305.

### Historical Foundation and Development
The city was established in 1846. Ipswich has been recognised as a significant urban centre in multiple historical encyclopedic sources, including the Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947) and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition (entry: 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Ipswich).

### Demographics and Population Growth
Ipswich demonstrates significant population dynamics, with documented figures showing substantial growth over a 12-year period. The 2009 population stood at 163,000, while by 2021 this figure had increased to 232,930 (preferred value).

### Climate Records
Temperature data from Amberley documents significant climate extremes. The maximum temperature record of 44.3 degrees Celsius was recorded on 6 January 1994. Conversely, the minimum temperature record of -4.9 degrees Celsius was documented on 8 August 1995.

### International Relations
Ipswich maintains a formal sister city relationship with Wenzhou, China. This twinning arrangement was established on 1 April 2011.

### Digital Presence and Documentation
The city maintains an official website at http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ and has a significant digital footprint across multiple platforms. The Wikipedia article "Ipswich, Queensland" exists in 29 different language editions, including Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, and numerous others. The city also maintains a dedicated subreddit at "ipswich," established on 26 November 2010, with the title "Ipswich - Australia" (English).

### Classification and Identification Systems
Ipswich is classified as a city and big city (large human settlement). The entity appears in numerous identification systems and databases:
- VIAF ID: 132544897
- UN/LOCODE: AUIPS
- Geonames ID: 2162644
- Freebase ID: /m/01qrcx
- BBC Things ID: c7ce09a1-7ff0-4c15-bdaa-6509c8d1f9c5
- Yale LUX ID: place/091dfdbd-1026-4832-b3e6-35bc97d4cd1c
- Who's On First ID: 101934597
- MusicBrainz Area ID: b83726c4-b5b4-4db8-8698-8a107a73432a
- Queensland Place ID: 16769
- OpenStreetMap Node ID: 21477953
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -1579571
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n82070051
- Libraries Australia ID: 35562329
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007534245705171
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID: 556147
- WorldCat Entities ID: E39PBJpypd49R7jYtmm3fDhWDq
- Facebook Location ID: 113050022043143
- Quora Topic: Ipswich-Queensland
- Curlie ID: Regional/Oceania/Australia/Queensland/Localities/I/Ipswich/
- SNARC ID: February 21

### Visual Documentation
Multiple images document the city's appearance, including:
- Brisbane Street, Ipswich, Queensland (2020)
- City skyline aerial shots of the CBD and surrounds
- Views from Cunninghams Knoll
- A dedicated page banner: Ipswich Australia Banner

### Categorization and Taxonomy
The city is organised under specific categorical structures:
- Topic's main category: Category:Ipswich, Queensland
- Category for the view of the item: Category:Views of Ipswich, Queensland
- Category of associated people: Category:People from Ipswich, Queensland
- Category for people born here: Q8055016
- Commons category: Ipswich, Queensland

### Names and Aliases
The city is officially named Ipswich and is also known by various aliases including Ipswich (Australia), Ipswich (Queensland), 伊普斯威奇市, and Ипсвич (city in Australia).

## References

1. [Source](http://www.ezhejiang.gov.cn/wenzhou/2021-08/26/c_655165.htm)
2. [Source](http://www.ezhejiang.gov.cn/wenzhou/sistercities.html)
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. MusicBrainz
6. [Source](https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/media/media-releases/articles/2021/ipswichs-population-continues-to-grow)
7. City of Ipswich
8. GeoNames
9. Quora
10. [Bureau of Meteorology](http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_040004_All.shtml)
11. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File