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Rowella, Tasmania

Coordinates: 41°10′13″S 146°53′39″E / 41.1703°S 146.8942°E / -41.1703; 146.8942
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Rowella
Tasmania
Rowella is located in Tasmania
Rowella
Rowella
Coordinates41°10′13″S 146°53′39″E / 41.1703°S 146.8942°E / -41.1703; 146.8942
Population170 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7270
Location46 km (29 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar
RegionLaunceston
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Rowella:
Tamar River Tamar River Tamar River
Tamar River Rowella Tamar River
Kayena Kayena Tamar River

Rowella is a rural locality in the local government area of West Tamar in the Launceston region of Tasmania. It is located about 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 170 for the state suburb of Rowella.[1]

History

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The area has been known by various names, and as Rowella since 1912. It was gazetted as a locality in 1967.[2]

Geography

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The locality is surrounded on three sides by the Tamar River.[3]

Road infrastructure

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The C724 route (Rowella Road / West Bay Road) enters from the south and runs north and then south-east to Rowella village, where it terminates.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Rowella (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Rowella". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1223T", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Rowella, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 31 May 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.