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Moltema, Tasmania

Coordinates: 41°26′37″S 146°31′56″E / 41.4437°S 146.5323°E / -41.4437; 146.5323
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Moltema
Tasmania
Moltema is located in Tasmania
Moltema
Moltema
Coordinates41°26′37″S 146°31′56″E / 41.4437°S 146.5323°E / -41.4437; 146.5323
Population85 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7304
Location39 km (24 mi) SE of Devonport
LGA(s)Meander Valley
RegionNorth West
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Moltema:
Kimberley Elizabeth Town Elizabeth Town
Weegena Moltema Elizabeth Town
Weegena Dunorlan Elizabeth Town

Moltema is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Meander Valley in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 39 kilometres (24 mi) south-east of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 85 for the state suburb of Moltema.[1]

History

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The locality was first named Whitefoord Hills but changed to Moltema in 1915.[2] The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning “to run”.[3]

Geography

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The Western rail line passes through from south to north, and the Bass Highway skirts the eastern boundary. The Rubicon River forms a small section of the eastern boundary.[4]

Road infrastructure

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The B13 route (Railton Road) enters the locality from the south-east and exits to the north. The C161 route (Dunorlan Road) starts at an intersection with route B13 and runs south into Dunorlan.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Moltema (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  2. ^ CJ Dennison (1994). "Where in Tasmania? L-Z Page 20" (PDF). University of Tasmania. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Moltema". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1124M, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Moltema, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2020.