Takone is a rural locality in the local government area of
Waratah-Wynyard in the
North West
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region of
Tasmania
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. It is located about south-west of the town of
Wynyard.
The
2016 census determined a population of 81 for the state suburb of Takone.
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History
The locality name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning "sigh". It was gazetted in 1966.
Geography
The Inglis River
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flows through from south-east to north-east, and then forms part of the northern boundary. The Jessie River forms the north-western boundary as it flows toward its junction with the Inglis.
Road infrastructure
The C236 route (Takone Road) enters from the north-east and runs through to the south-west before exiting. Route C237 (Oldina Road) starts at an intersection with Route C236 and runs north before exiting.
References
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Localities of Waratah–Wynyard Council
Towns in Tasmania