Scopus, Tasmania
Scopus is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Circular Head in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of the town of Smithton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 48 for the state suburb of Scopus.
History
Scopus was gazetted as a locality in 1973. It is believed that the name comes from Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.
Geography
The waters of inlets of Bass Strait form much of the northern and eastern boundaries.
Road infrastructure
Route C215 (Montagu Road) runs through from east to north-west.
References
- ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Scopus (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania – Scopus". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "143B", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Scopus, 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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