Rowella, Tasmania
Rowella is a rural locality in the local government area of West Tamar in the Launceston region of Tasmania. It is located about 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 170 for the state suburb of Rowella.
History
The area has been known by various names, and as Rowella since 1912. It was gazetted as a locality in 1967.
Geography
The locality is surrounded on three sides by the Tamar River.
Road infrastructure
The C724 route (Rowella Road / West Bay Road) enters from the south and runs north and then south-east to Rowella village, where it terminates.
References
- ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Rowella (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Rowella". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1223T", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Rowella, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "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.
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