Ranga, Tasmania

Ranga Tasmania
Ranga
Coordinates	40°09′10″S 148°03′33″E
Population	48 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7255
Location	9 km (6 mi) SE of Whitemark
LGA(s)	Flinders
Region	North-east
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Ranga: Whitemark Whitemark, Lackrana Lackrana Loccota Ranga Lackrana Loccota Strzelecki National Park Lady Barron

Ranga is a rural locality on Flinders Island in the local government area of Flinders in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south-east of the town of Whitemark. The 2016 census determined a population of 48 for the state suburb of Ranga.[1]

History

Ranga is a confirmed suburb/locality.[2]

Geography

Strzelecki National Park forms most of the southern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The B85 route (Lady Barron Road Road) enters from the north-west and runs through the village to exit in the east. Route C805 (Coast Road) starts at an intersection with B85 in the village and runs south-east until it exits. Route C806 (Trousers Point Road) starts at an intersection with B85 in the west and runs south until it exits.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Ranga (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Ranga". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "126Y", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
3. "Ranga, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 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.