Weldborough is a rural locality in the local government areas of Break O'Day and Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 44 kilometres (27 mi) north-west of the town of St Helens. The 2016 census determined a population of 28 for the state suburb of Weldborough.[1]
Weldborough Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Weldborough | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°11′54″S 147°54′13″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 28 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7264 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 44 km (27 mi) NW of St Helens | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Break O'Day, Dorset | ||||||||||||||
Region | North-east | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Lyons, Bass | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Lyons, Bass | ||||||||||||||
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The area was named for Sir Frederick Weld, Governor of Tasmania from 1875 to 1880. Weldborough was gazetted as a locality in 1969.[2]
The North George River forms part of the southern boundary.[3]
The Tasman Highway (A3) enters from the north-west and runs south-east through the village before exiting to the south-east. Route C425 (Blundell Street / Mount Paris Dam Road) starts at an intersection with A3 and runs west and south-west before exiting.[2][4]
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