West Takone is a rural locality in the local government areas of
Waratah-Wynyard and
Circular Head
Circular Head Council is a local government body in Tasmania covering the far north-west mainland. It is classified as a rural local government area with a population of 8,066, and its major towns and localities include Arthur River, Marrawa ...
in the
North West 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 ...
. It is located about south-west of the town of
Wynyard.
The
2016 census determined a population of 8 for the state suburb of West Takone.
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History
The locality was originally gazetted as Takone West. It was re-gazetted as West Takone in 1974.
Geography
The Arthur River forms most of the western boundary, and the Hellyer River
The Hellyer River is a perennial river located in north western Tasmania, Australia.
The river flows for before joining into the Arthur River. High quality cool temperate rainforest and tall eucalyptus forest grows along much of the river. Si ...
forms the south-western boundary as it flows to its junction with the Arthur.
Road infrastructure
The C236 route (Takone Road) enters from the east and runs through to the north-west before exiting.
References
Localities of Waratah–Wynyard Council
Localities of Circular Head Council
Towns in Tasmania
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