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Coordinates: 43°0622S 147°5544E / 43.1062°S 147.9290°E / -43.1062; 147.9290
 

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Fortescue
Tasmania
Fortescue is located in Tasmania
Fortescue

Fortescue

Coordinates43°06′22S 147°55′44E / 43.1062°S 147.9290°E / -43.1062; 147.9290
Populationnil (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7182
Location21 km (13 mi) E of Nubeena
LGA(s)Tasman
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Fortescue:
Eaglehawk Neck Eaglehawk Neck Tasman Sea
Taranna, Port Arthur Fortescue Tasman Sea
Cape Pillar Cape Pillar Tasman Sea

Fortescue is a rural locality in the local government area of Tasman in the South-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) east of the town of Nubeena. The 2016 census determined a population of nil for the state suburb of Fortescue.[1]

History[edit]

Fortescue is a confirmed suburb/locality.[2]

Geography[edit]

The shore of the Tasman Sea is the eastern boundary. Part of Tasman National Park is within the locality.[3]

Road infrastructure[edit]

The C344 route (Fortescue Road) enters from the west and runs through to the south-east, where it ends.[2][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Fortescue (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  • ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Fortescue". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "38060A", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  • ^ Google (28 June 2020). "Fortescue, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 28 June 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 7 April 2020.

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