Chain of Lagoons is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Break O'Day, in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) south-east of the town of St Marys. The Tasman Sea forms its eastern boundary.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 21 for the state suburb of Chain of Lagoons.[1]
| Chain of Lagoons Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  Chain of Lagoons | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°39′51″S 148°17′01″E / 41.6643°S 148.2836°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 21 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7215 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 17 km (11 mi) SE of St Marys | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Break O'Day | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North-east Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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History
editThe locality name is believed to be derived from the several lagoons in the vicinity.[3]
Road infrastructure
editThe Tasman Highway passes through from south to north, and intersects with the A4 route (Elephant Pass Road) within the locality.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Chain of Lagoons (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Chain of Lagoons, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Chain of Lagoons". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1072X, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
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