Montana, Tasmania
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Montana is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Meander Valley in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 61 kilometres (38 mi) south-east of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 56 for the state suburb of Montana.[1]
History
The locality was originally called Cheshunt Park. The name was changed to Montana in 1912.[2]
Geography
The Meander River forms the eastern boundary of the locality.[3]
Road infrastructure
The C166 route (Long Ridge Road) enters the locality from the south-east and exits to the north-east. The C164 route (Montana Road) starts at an intersection with route C166 in the south-east and runs north through the locality and village before exiting.[4]
References
- ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Montana (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Montana". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1126R, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Montana, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
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