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]

Takone
Tasmania
Takone is located in Tasmania
Takone
Takone
Coordinates41°10′59″S 145°37′59″E / 41.183°S 145.633°E / -41.183; 145.633
Population81 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7325
Location28 km (17 mi) SW of Wynyard
LGA(s)Waratah-Wynyard
RegionNorth West
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Takone:
Preolenna Calder Yolla
West Takone Takone Henrietta
West Takone Oonah Oonah

History

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

Geography

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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

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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]

References

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