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Tuggeranong

district, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Tuggeranong is one of four urban districts within Canberra, the capital city of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia. Developed according to modern town planning principles, each district, including Tuggeranong, is designed to provide residential areas, a major regional center, and local services close to where people live. This approach aims to offer services and job opportunities within each urban district. Tuggeranong's development began in 1973, following the establishment of Woden and Belconnen. The ACT's settlement pattern is characterized by residents living primarily in Canberra and its suburbs, with Tuggeranong forming a significant part of the metropolitan area.12

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  1. Australian Capital Territory - Settlement patterns
  2. Australian Capital Territory - History of the Australian Capital Territory

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