Howth, Tasmania

Howth is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Central Coast, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. Bass Strait forms part of the northern boundary of the locality.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 54 for the state suburb of Howth.[1]

Howth
Tasmania
Howth
Coordinates41°05′38″S 146°00′09″E
Population54 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7316
Location12 km (7 mi) SE of Burnie
LGA(s)Central Coast
RegionNorth West Tasmania
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal Division(s)Braddon
Localities around Howth:
Heybridge Bass Strait Sulphur Creek
Heybridge Howth Sulphur Creek
Cuprona Sulphur Creek Sulphur Creek

History

The locality was named in 1900 for Howth, a village and outer suburb of Dublin in Ireland, the home town of an early settler family.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C118 route (Nine Mile Road) intersects with the Bass Highway at the north-eastern extremity of the locality, from where it runs through to the south and provides access to many other localities.[4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Howth (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. Google (2 December 2018). "Howth, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania - Howth". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 3 December 2018. Search, enter 314H, Search, select row, show Details
  4. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.



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