Pontypool
Tasmania
Pontypool is located in Tasmania
Pontypool
Pontypool
Coordinates42°19′38″S 147°57′35″E / 42.3273°S 147.9598°E / -42.3273; 147.9598
Population53 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7190
Location25 km (16 mi) N of Triabunna
LGA(s)Glamorgan–Spring Bay
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Pontypool:
Little Swanport Little Swanport Little Swanport
Little Swanport Pontypool Little Swanport River
Little Swanport Little Swanport River Little Swanport River

Pontypool is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Glamorgan–Spring Bay in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of the town of Triabunna. The 2016 census recorded a population of 53 for the state suburb of Pontypool.[1]

History

Pontypool is a confirmed locality. Pontypool, meaning “bridge by a pool”, is a town in Wales, and the likely source of the locality name.[2]

Geography

The southern and eastern boundaries follow the shoreline of the Little Swanport River estuary.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route A3 (Tasman Highway) runs along the western boundary. From there, Pontypool Road provides access to the locality.[2][4]

References

  1. 1 2 "2016 Census Quick Stats Pontypool (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Placenames Tasmania – Pontypool". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "11181X", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. Google (16 January 2021). "Pontypool, 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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