Falmouth, Tasmania

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Falmouth
Tasmania
Falmouth is located in Tasmania
Falmouth
Falmouth
Coordinates41°29′19″S 148°15′26″E / 41.4887°S 148.2573°E / -41.4887; 148.2573Coordinates: 41°29′19″S 148°15′26″E / 41.4887°S 148.2573°E / -41.4887; 148.2573
Population102 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7215
Location14 km (9 mi) NE of St Marys
LGA(s)Break O'Day
RegionNorth-east Tasmania
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Falmouth:
Upper Scamander Scamander Henderson Lagoon
St Marys Falmouth Tasman Sea
St Marys Pass State Reserve St Patricks Head State Reserve Four Mile Creek

Falmouth 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 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) north-east of the town of St Marys. The Tasman Sea forms most of its eastern boundary, with the remainder being the centre line of Henderson Lagoon.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 102 for the state suburb of Falmouth.[1]

History[]

The locality name is believed to be derived from Falmouth, a seaport in Cornwall, England.[3]

Road infrastructure[]

The Tasman Highway passes through from south to north, and intersects with the Esk Highway within the locality.[4]

Notable people[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Falmouth (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. ^ Google (20 December 2018). "Falmouth, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Falmouth". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 20 December 2018. Search, enter 993B, Search, select row, show Details
  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 2 December 2018.


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