Falmouth, Tasmania

Falmouth Tasmania
Falmouth
Coordinates	41°29′19″S 148°15′26″E
Population	102 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7215
Location	14 km (9 mi) NE of St Marys
LGA(s)	Break O'Day
Region	North-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]

References

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