Takone, Tasmania

Takone
Takone; Tasmania
	Takone
Coordinates	41°10′59″S 145°37′59″E
Population	81 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)	7325
Location	28 km (17 mi) SW of Wynyard
LGA(s)	Waratah-Wynyard
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal Division(s)	Braddon
	Localities around Takone:

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.[1]

History

The locality name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning ‘sigh’. It was gazetted in 1966.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

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References

"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. Retrieved 23 April 2020. Search, enter 1266W, Search, select row, show Details
Google (23 April 2020). "Takone, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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.

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[Census2016Y-1] "2016 Census Quick Stats Takone (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.

[2] "Placenames Tasmania - Takone". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 23 April 2020. Search, enter 1266W, Search, select row, show Details

[3] Google (23 April 2020). "Takone, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 23 April 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 23 April 2020.