Lietinna is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of
Dorset
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in the
North-east
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LGA region of
Tasmania
Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta ...
. The locality is about west of the town of
Scottsdale. The
2016 census recorded a population of 58 for the state suburb of Lietinna.
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History
Lietinna was gazetted as a locality in 1964. It is believed that the name is an Aboriginal word of undetermined meaning. The former North East Railway line passed through from west to east.
Geography
The Brid River forms part of the eastern boundary.
Road infrastructure
Route B81 (Golconda Road) passes through from west to east.
References
Towns in Tasmania
Localities of Dorset Council (Australia)
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