West Takone is a rural locality in the local government areas of Waratah-Wynyard and Circular Head in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 38 kilometres (24 mi) south-west of the town of Wynyard. The 2016 census determined a population of 8 for the state suburb of West Takone.[1]
West Takone Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() West Takone | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°10′05″S 145°33′57″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 8 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7325 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 38 km (24 mi) SW of Wynyard | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Waratah-Wynyard, Circular Head | ||||||||||||||
Region | North West | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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The locality was originally gazetted as Takone West. It was re-gazetted as West Takone in 1974.[2]
The Arthur River forms most of the western boundary, and the Hellyer River forms the south-western boundary as it flows to its junction with the Arthur.[3]
The C236 route (Takone Road) enters from the east and runs through to the north-west before exiting.[4]
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