Fortescue, Tasmania

Fortescue is a rural locality in the local government area of Tasman in the South-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) east of the town of Nubeena. The 2016 census determined a population of nil for the state suburb of Fortescue.[1]

Fortescue
Tasmania
Fortescue
Coordinates43°06′22″S 147°55′44″E
Populationnil (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7182
Location21 km (13 mi) E of Nubeena
LGA(s)Tasman
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal Division(s)Lyons
Localities around Fortescue:
Eaglehawk Neck Eaglehawk Neck Tasman Sea
Taranna, Port Arthur Fortescue Tasman Sea
Cape Pillar Cape Pillar Tasman Sea

History

Fortescue is a confirmed suburb/locality.[2]

Geography

The shore of the Tasman Sea is the eastern boundary. Part of Tasman National Park is within the locality.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C344 route (Fortescue Road) enters from the west and runs through to the south-east, where it ends.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Fortescue (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Fortescue". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 28 June 2020. Select “Search”, enter 38060A, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (28 June 2020). "Fortescue, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 28 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 7 April 2020.
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