Takone, Tasmania
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| Coordinates: 41°10′59″S 145°37′59″E / 41.183°S 145.633°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Tasmania | ||||||||||||
| Region | North West | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 81 (2016 census)[2] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 7325 | ||||||||||||
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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.[2]
History
The locality name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning "sigh". It was gazetted in 1966.[3]
Geography
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.[4]
Road infrastructure
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.[5]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Takone (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Takone, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. 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.
