Strickland, Tasmania

Strickland is a rural locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north-west of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census determined a population of 13 for the state suburb of Strickland.[1]

Strickland
Tasmania
Strickland
Coordinates42°20′33″S 146°40′22″E
Population13 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7140
Location35 km (22 mi) NW of Hamilton
LGA(s)Central Highlands
RegionCentral
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons
Localities around Strickland:
Dee Victoria Valley Victoria Valley
Ouse Strickland Ouse, Osterley
Ouse Ouse Ouse

History

Strickland was gazetted as a locality in 1973. It was named for Gerald Strickland, Governor of Tasmania from 1904 to 1909.[2]

Geography

The Dee River forms much of the western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C176 route (Strickland Road) enters from the north and runs through to the south, where it exits.[2][4]

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References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Strickland (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Strickland". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 5 June 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1264Q, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (5 June 2020). "Strickland, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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.
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