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 | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Rowella | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°10′13″S 146°53′39″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 170 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7270 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 46 km (29 mi) NW of Launceston | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | West Tamar | ||||||||||||||
Region | Launceston | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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The area has been known by various names, and as Rowella since 1912. It was gazetted as a locality in 1967.[2]
The locality is surrounded on three sides by the Tamar River.[3]
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]
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