Pearshape, Tasmania
Pearshape 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 26 kilometres (16 mi) south of the town of Currie. The 2016 census recorded a population of nil for the state suburb of Pearshape.
History
Pearshape is a confirmed locality. It is believed to be so named because of the shape of a lagoon in the area.
Geography
The waters of the Southern Ocean form the western boundary.
Road infrastructure
An un-numbered route (South Road) runs through from north to south.
References
- ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Pearshape (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Pearshape". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1183N", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Pearshape, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "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.
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