Yambacoona, Tasmania

Yambacoona Tasmania
Yambacoona
Coordinates	39°42′27″S 143°56′27″E
Population	32 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7256
Location	29 km (18 mi) N of Currie
LGA(s)	King Island
Region	North-west and west
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Yambacoona: Southern Ocean Egg Lagoon Bass Strait Southern Ocean Yambacoona Bass Strait Southern Ocean Reekara Bass Strait

Yambacoona is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of King Island in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of the town of Currie. The 2016 census recorded a population of 32 for the state suburb of Yambacoona.[1]

History

Yambacoona was gazetted as a locality in 1971. It is believed to be named after a ship that brought settlers to the island in 1901.[2]

Geography

The waters of the Southern Ocean form the western boundary, and Bass Strait the eastern.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route B25 (North Road) runs through from south to north.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Yambacoona (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Yambacoona". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "2854M", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
3. "Yambacoona, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
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 16 January 2021.