Redpa, Tasmania

Redpa
Tasmania
Redpa is located in Tasmania
Redpa
Redpa
Coordinates40°56′47″S 144°44′34″E / 40.9463°S 144.7429°E / -40.9463; 144.7429
Population97 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7330
Location42 km (26 mi) SW of Smithton
LGA(s)Circular Head
RegionNorth West Tasmania
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Redpa:
Marrawah Redpa Togari
Arthur River

Redpa is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Circular Head, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 42 kilometres (26 mi) south-west of the town of Smithton. The Bass Highway passes through from east to west. The Arthur River forms part of the southern boundary.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 97 for the state suburb of Redpa.[1]

History

The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning "mosquito". The locality was settled in the late nineteenth century.[3]

It was gazetted in 1971 and confirmed in 1972.[4]

The police station and service was the last in Tasmania to have horses as the main means of transport.[5]

Road infrastructure

The C213 route (Comeback Road) terminates at the Bass Highway in Redpa. It runs north and then west through the locality before turning south and rejoining the Bass Highway in Marrawah.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Redpa (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Redpa, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  3. ^ Marshall, Sue; French, S. (Stephen); Saward, Fay (1989), 100 years on : Marrawah -- Redpa, 1889-1989, Circular Head Chronicle, ISBN 978-0-7316-5664-6
  4. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Redpa". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1201F, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
  5. ^ "LAST OF THE MOUNTIES". Circular Head Chronicle. Vol. XXXIX, no. 14. Tasmania, Australia. 10 April 1946. p. 4. Retrieved 13 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2018.


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