Talawa, Tasmania

Talawa Tasmania
Talawa
Coordinates	41°16′56″S 147°42′36″E
Population	53 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7263
Location	36 km (22 mi) SE of Scottsdale
LGA(s)	Dorset
Region	North-east
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Talawa: Ringarooma Ringarooma Ringarooma Ringarooma Talawa Ringarooma Trenah Trenah Ringarooma

Talawa is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 36 kilometres (22 mi) south-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 53 for the state suburb of Talawa.[1]

History

Talawa is a confirmed suburb/locality. The name is an Aboriginal word meaning rain.[2]

Geography

The Ringarooma River passes through from south to north.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C423 route (Mathinna Plains Road) follows the eastern boundary for a short distance. Route C426 (Barnett Street / East Maurice Road / Cottons Bridge Road) starts at an intersection with C423 and runs west across the locality before exiting to the north-west. Route C427 (a continuation of East Maurice Road) starts at an intersection with C426 and runs north before exiting.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Talawa (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Talawa". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "893Q", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
3. "Talawa, 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.