Chain of Lagoons
Tasmania
Chain of Lagoons is located in Tasmania
Chain of Lagoons
Chain of Lagoons
Coordinates41°39′51″S 148°17′01″E / 41.6643°S 148.2836°E / -41.6643; 148.2836
Population21 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7215
Location17 km (11 mi) SE of St Marys
LGA(s)Break O'Day
RegionNorth-east Tasmania
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Chain of Lagoons:
St Marys Four Mile Creek Tasman Sea
Gray Chain of Lagoons Tasman Sea
Douglas-Apsley National Park Seymour Tasman Sea

Chain of Lagoons is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Break O'Day, in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) south-east of the town of St Marys. The Tasman Sea forms its eastern boundary.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 21 for the state suburb of Chain of Lagoons.[1]

History

The locality name is believed to be derived from the several lagoons in the vicinity.[3]

Road infrastructure

The Tasman Highway passes through from south to north, and intersects with the A4 route (Elephant Pass Road) within the locality.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "2016 Census Quick Stats Chain of Lagoons (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. Google (20 December 2018). "Chain of Lagoons, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania - Chain of Lagoons". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1072X, 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 2 December 2018.


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