Pearshape, Tasmania

Town in Tasmania, Australia
40°03′59″S 143°53′05″E / 40.0664°S 143.8848°E / -40.0664; 143.8848Populationnil (2016 census)[1]Postcode(s)7256Location26 km (16 mi) S of CurrieLGA(s)King IslandRegionNorth-west and westState electorate(s)BraddonFederal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Pearshape:
Southern Ocean Nugara Pegarah
Southern Ocean Pearshape Pegarah, Lymwood
Southern Ocean Surprise Bay Surprise Bay

Pearshape is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of King Island in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 26 kilometres (16 mi) south of the town of Currie. The 2016 census recorded a population of nil for the state suburb of Pearshape.[1]

History

Pearshape is a confirmed locality. It is believed to be so named because of the shape of a lagoon in the area.[2]

Geography

The waters of the Southern Ocean form the western boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

An un-numbered route (South Road) runs through from north to south.[2][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Pearshape (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Pearshape". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1183N", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Pearshape, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.


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