Weldborough, Tasmania
| Weldborough Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  Weldborough | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°11′54″S 147°54′13″E / 41.1984°S 147.9036°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 28 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7264 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 44 km (27 mi) NW of St Helens | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Break O'Day, Dorset | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North-east | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons, Bass | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lyons, Bass | ||||||||||||||
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Weldborough is a rural locality in the local government areas of Break O'Day and Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 44 kilometres (27 mi) north-west of the town of St Helens. The 2016 census determined a population of 28 for the state suburb of Weldborough.[1]
History
The area was named for Sir Frederick Weld, Governor of Tasmania from 1875 to 1880. Weldborough was gazetted as a locality in 1969.[2]
Geography
The North George River forms part of the southern boundary.[3]
Road infrastructure
The Tasman Highway (A3) enters from the north-west and runs south-east through the village before exiting to the south-east. Route C425 (Blundell Street / Mount Paris Dam Road) starts at an intersection with A3 and runs west and south-west before exiting.[2][4]
References
- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Weldborough (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Weldborough". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1301P", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Weldborough, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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