Strickland, Tasmania

Strickland Tasmania
Strickland
Coordinates	42°20′33″S 146°40′22″E
Population	13 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7140
Location	35 km (22 mi) NW of Hamilton
LGA(s)	Central Highlands
Region	Central
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons
Localities around Strickland: Dee Victoria Valley Victoria Valley Ouse Strickland Ouse, Osterley Ouse Ouse Ouse

Strickland is a rural locality in the local government area of Central Highlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north-west of the town of Hamilton. The 2016 census determined a population of 13 for the state suburb of Strickland.[1]

History

Strickland was gazetted as a locality in 1973. It was named for Gerald Strickland, Governor of Tasmania from 1904 to 1909.[2]

Geography

The Dee River forms much of the western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C176 route (Strickland Road) enters from the north and runs through to the south, where it exits.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Strickland (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Strickland". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1264Q", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
3. "Strickland, 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.