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.[1]

Rowella
Tasmania
Rowella
Coordinates41°10′13″S 146°53′39″E
Population170 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7270
Location46 km (29 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar
RegionLaunceston
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal Division(s)Bass
Localities around Rowella:
Tamar River Tamar River Tamar River
Tamar River Rowella Tamar River
Kayena Kayena Tamar River

History

The area has been known by various names, and as Rowella since 1912. It was gazetted as a locality in 1967.[2]

Geography

The locality is surrounded on three sides by the Tamar River.[3]

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.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Rowella (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Rowella". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 31 May 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1223T, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. Google (31 May 2020). "Rowella, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 31 May 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.


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