Andover, Tasmania

Andover was historically a village on the Little Swan River, in the county of Somerset, Tasmania about 62 km (50 miles) from Hobart.[1] It was named by Lieutenant Francis Tabart in 1831.[2]

It is today a small rural location within the local government area of Southern Midlands, and has a recorded population of 38 residents.[3] It consists of mostly farming land and several historic pastoral properties.[2] Andover covers an area of 73.446 square kilometres.[3]

References
  1. Rev. John West, History of Tasmania.
  2. "Andover". Southern Midlands Council. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  3. "Andover". Tasmania - Australias.guide. Retrieved 3 May 2019.



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