Lietinna, Tasmania

Lietinna Tasmania
Lietinna
Coordinates	41°09′30″S 147°27′45″E
Population	58 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7260
Location	7 km (4 mi) W of Scottsdale
LGA(s)	Dorset
Region	North-east
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Lietinna: Jetsonville Jetsonville Jetsonville Blumont Lietinna Scottsdale West Scottsdale West Scottsdale Scottsdale

Lietinna is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 58 for the state suburb of Lietinna.[1]

History

Lietinna was gazetted as a locality in 1964. It is believed that the name is an Aboriginal word of undetermined meaning. The former North East Railway line passed through from west to east.[2]

Geography

The Brid River forms part of the eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B81 (Golconda Road) passes through from west to east.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Lietinna (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Lietinna". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1089S", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
3. "Lietinna, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 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 13 September 2020.