Scopus, Tasmania

Scopus is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Circular Head in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of the town of Smithton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 48 for the state suburb of Scopus.[1]

Scopus
Tasmania
Scopus is located in Tasmania
Scopus
Scopus
Coordinates40°49′25″S 144°59′38″E
Population48 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7330
Location19 km (12 mi) W of Smithton
LGA(s)Circular Head
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Scopus:
Montagu Acton Bay Duck Bay
Montagu Scopus Smithton
Montagu Smithton Smithton

History

Scopus was gazetted as a locality in 1973. It is believed that the name comes from Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.[2]

Geography

The waters of inlets of Bass Strait form much of the northern and eastern boundaries.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C215 (Montagu Road) runs through from east to north-west.[2][4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Scopus (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Scopus". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "143B", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. Google (16 January 2021). "Scopus, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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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