Golconda, Tasmania

Golconda Tasmania
Golconda
Coordinates	41°12′03″S 147°17′49″E
Population	26 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7254
Location	31 km (19 mi) SW of Scottsdale
LGA(s)	Launceston, Dorset
Region	Launceston, North-east
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Golconda: Pipers Brook Bridport Bridport Wyena, Pipers Brook Golconda Nabowla Wyena Lisle Nabowla

Golconda is a rural locality in the local government areas of Launceston and Dorset, in the Launceston and North-east regions of Tasmania. It is located about 31 kilometres (19 mi) south-west of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 26 for the state suburb of Golconda.

History

The locality has the name of an ancient and now ruined city in India. It was gazetted as a locality in 1956.[2]

Geography

The Denison River passes through from west to north-east.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B81 route (Golconda Road) passes through from west to east. The C826 route (Ferny Hills Road) starts at an intersection with B81 in the centre and exits to the north.[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Golconda (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Golconda". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1017F, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
3. "Golconda, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 May 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 18 May 2020.