Tonganah, Tasmania

Tonganah Tasmania
Tonganah
Coordinates	41°10′22″S 147°37′11″E
Population	26 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7260
Location	11 km (7 mi) E of Scottsdale
LGA(s)	Dorset
Region	North-east
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Tonganah: North Scottsdale North Scottsdale Kamona Scottsdale Tonganah Tulendeena Scottsdale Cuckoo Cuckoo

Tonganah is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 26 for the state suburb of Tonganah.[1]

History

Tonganah was gazetted as a locality in 1979. The name is an Aboriginal word meaning “to swallow”.[2]

Geography

The Great Forester River passes through from south-west to north.[3]

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway (A3) passes through from south-west to east. Route C831 (Jensens Road) starts at an intersection with A3 and runs north before exiting.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Tonganah (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Tonganah". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1281S", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
3. "Tonganah, 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.