West Takone, Tasmania

West Takone is a rural locality in the local government areas of Waratah-Wynyard and Circular Head in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 38 kilometres (24 mi) south-west of the town of Wynyard. The 2016 census determined a population of 8 for the state suburb of West Takone.[1]

West Takone
Tasmania
West Takone
Coordinates41°10′05″S 145°33′57″E
Population8 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7325
Location38 km (24 mi) SW of Wynyard
LGA(s)Waratah-Wynyard, Circular Head
RegionNorth West
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal Division(s)Braddon
Localities around West Takone:
Mawbanna Preolenna, Meunna Takone
West Coast West Takone Takone
West Coast Parrawe Oonah

History

The locality was originally gazetted as Takone West. It was re-gazetted as West Takone in 1974.[2]

Geography

The Arthur River forms most of the western boundary, and the Hellyer River forms the south-western boundary as it flows to its junction with the Arthur.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C236 route (Takone Road) enters from the east and runs through to the north-west before exiting.[4]

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References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats West Takone (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania - West Takone". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 23 April 2020. Search, enter 10551C, Search, select row, show Details
  3. Google (23 April 2020). "West 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.



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