Coordinates: 41°39′51″S 148°17′01″E / 41.6643°S 148.2836°E / -41.6643; 148.2836

Chain of Lagoons, Tasmania

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Chain of Lagoons
Tasmania
Chain of Lagoons is located in Tasmania
Chain of Lagoons
Chain of Lagoons
Coordinates41°39′51″S 148°17′01″E / 41.6643°S 148.2836°E / -41.6643; 148.2836
Population21 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7215
Location17 km (11 mi) SE of St Marys
LGA(s)Break O'Day
RegionNorth-east Tasmania
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Chain of Lagoons:
St Marys Four Mile Creek Tasman Sea
Gray Chain of Lagoons Tasman Sea
Douglas-Apsley National Park Seymour Tasman Sea

Chain of Lagoons is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Break O'Day, in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) south-east of the town of St Marys. The Tasman Sea forms its eastern boundary.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 21 for the state suburb of Chain of Lagoons.[1]

History

The locality name is believed to be derived from the several lagoons in the vicinity.[3]

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway passes through from south to north, and intersects with the A4 route (Elephant Pass Road) within the locality.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Chain of Lagoons (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. ^ Google (20 December 2018). "Chain of Lagoons, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Chain of Lagoons". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1072X, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  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 2 December 2018.


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