Takone is a rural locality in the local government area of Waratah-Wynyard in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 28 kilometres (17 mi) south-west of the town of Wynyard. The 2016 census determined a population of 81 for the state suburb of Takone.[1]
| Takone Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  Takone | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°10′59″S 145°37′59″E / 41.183°S 145.633°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 81 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7325 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 28 km (17 mi) SW of Wynyard | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Waratah-Wynyard | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North West | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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History edit
The locality name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning "sigh". It was gazetted in 1966.[2]
Geography edit
The Inglis River flows through from south-east to north-east, and then forms part of the northern boundary. The Jessie River forms the north-western boundary as it flows toward its junction with the Inglis.[3]
Road infrastructure edit
The C236 route (Takone Road) enters from the north-east and runs through to the south-west before exiting. Route C237 (Oldina Road) starts at an intersection with Route C236 and runs north before exiting.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Takone (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Takone". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1266W, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ Google (23 April 2020). "Takone, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.