Montana, Tasmania

Montana Tasmania
Montana
Coordinates	41°35′33″S 146°35′02″E
Population	56 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7304
Location	61 km (38 mi) SE of Devonport
LGA(s)	Meander Valley
Region	North West
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Montana: Needles Red Hills Deloraine Dairy Plains Montana Meander Western Creek Meander Meander

Montana is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Meander Valley in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 61 kilometres (38 mi) south-east of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 56 for the state suburb of Montana.[1]

History

The locality was originally called Cheshunt Park. The name was changed to Montana in 1912.[2]

Geography

The Meander River forms the eastern boundary of the locality.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C166 route (Long Ridge Road) enters the locality from the south-east and exits to the north-east. The C164 route (Montana Road) starts at an intersection with route C166 in the south-east and runs north through the locality and village before exiting.[4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Montana (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania - Montana". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1126R, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
3. "Montana, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 27 March 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 27 March 2020.