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Talawa, Tasmania

Coordinates: 41°16′56″S 147°42′36″E / 41.2822°S 147.7099°E / -41.2822; 147.7099
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Talawa
Tasmania
Talawa is located in Tasmania
Talawa
Talawa
Coordinates41°16′56″S 147°42′36″E / 41.2822°S 147.7099°E / -41.2822; 147.7099
Population53 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7263
Location36 km (22 mi) SE of Scottsdale
LGA(s)Dorset
RegionNorth-east
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Talawa:
Ringarooma Ringarooma Ringarooma
Ringarooma Talawa Ringarooma
Trenah Trenah Ringarooma

Talawa is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 36 kilometres (22 mi) south-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 53 for the state suburb of Talawa.[1]

History

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Talawa is a confirmed suburb/locality. The name is an Aboriginal word meaning rain.[2]

Geography

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The Ringarooma River passes through from south to north.[3]

Road infrastructure

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The C423 route (Mathinna Plains Road) follows the eastern boundary for a short distance. Route C426 (Barnett Street / East Maurice Road / Cottons Bridge Road) starts at an intersection with C423 and runs west across the locality before exiting to the north-west. Route C427 (a continuation of East Maurice Road) starts at an intersection with C426 and runs north before exiting.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Talawa (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Talawa". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "893Q", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Talawa, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.