Pontypool is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Glamorgan–Spring Bay in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of the town of Triabunna. The 2016 census recorded a population of 53 for the state suburb of Pontypool.[1]

History

Pontypool is a confirmed locality. Pontypool, meaning “bridge by a pool”, is a town in Wales, and the likely source of the locality name.[2]

Geography

The southern and eastern boundaries follow the shoreline of the Little Swanport River estuary.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route A3 (Tasman Highway) runs along the western boundary. From there, Pontypool Road provides access to the locality.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Pontypool (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Pontypool". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "11181X", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Pontypool, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  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 16 January 2021.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontypool,_Tasmania
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