Holwell, Tasmania

Holwell is a locality and small rural community in the local government areas of West Tamar and Latrobe, in the Launceston and North-west and west regions of Tasmania. It is located about 43 kilometres (27 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. A small part of the locality is in the Latrobe Council area.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 65 for the state suburb of Holwell.[1]

Holwell
Tasmania
Holwell is located in Tasmania
Holwell
Holwell
Coordinates41°17′22″S 146°46′46″E
Population65 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7275
Location43 km (27 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar, Latrobe
RegionLaunceston, North-west and west
State electorate(s)Bass, Braddon
Federal division(s)Bass, Braddon
Localities around Holwell:
Beaconsfield Beaconsfield Flowery Gully
Frankford Holwell Flowery Gully
Frankford Frankford Winkleigh

History

Holwell Post Office opened in 1891 and closed in 1970. Early public buildings included a Wesleyan chapel and a school.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C715 route (Holwell Road) runs south-west from the West Tamar Highway and passes through the locality to an intersection with the B71 route.[4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Holwell (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. Google (20 December 2018). "Holwell, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania - Holwell". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1046R, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  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 20 December 2018.


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