Falmouth, Tasmania
Falmouth Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 41°29′19″S 148°15′26″E / 41.4887°S 148.2573°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 102 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7215 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 14 km (9 mi) NE of St Marys | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Break O'Day | ||||||||||||||
Region | North-east Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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Falmouth is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Break O'Day, in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) north-east of the town of St Marys. The Tasman Sea forms most of its eastern boundary, with the remainder being the centre line of Henderson Lagoon.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 102 for the state suburb of Falmouth.[1]
History
[edit]The locality name is believed to be derived from Falmouth, a seaport in Cornwall, England.[3]
Road infrastructure
[edit]The Tasman Highway passes through from south to north, and intersects with the Esk Highway within the locality.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Falmouth (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Falmouth, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Falmouth". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 993B, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.