Talawa is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 36 kilometres (22 mi) south-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 53 for the state suburb of Talawa.[1]
Talawa Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Talawa | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°16′56″S 147°42′36″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 53 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7263 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 36 km (22 mi) SE of Scottsdale | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Dorset | ||||||||||||||
Region | North-east | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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Talawa is a confirmed suburb/locality. The name is an Aboriginal word meaning rain.[2]
The Ringarooma River passes through from south to north.[3]
The C423 route (Mathinna Plains Road) follows the eastern boundary for a short distance. Route C426 (Barnett Street / East Maurice Road / Cottons Bridge Road) starts at an intersection with C423 and runs west across the locality before exiting to the north-west. Route C427 (a continuation of East Maurice Road) starts at an intersection with C426 and runs north before exiting.[2][4]
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