Kamona, Tasmania

Kamona is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census provides a population of 11 for the state suburb of Kamona.[1]

Kamona
Tasmania
Kamona
Coordinates41°8′52″S 147°38′58″E
Population11 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7260
Location16 km (10 mi) E of Scottsdale
LGA(s)Dorset Council
RegionNorth-east
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal Division(s)Bass
Localities around Kamona:
Forester Forester Forester
North Scottsdale, Tonganah Kamona Branxholm, Warrentinna
Tonganah Tulendeena Legerwood

History

Kamona was gazetted as a locality in 1969. The name “Kamona Moina” was given to a Parish in the district in 1880. It is believed that “Kamona” is part of the Aboriginal words for “venom”.[2]

The locality has been used for mining and timber production.[3]

Geography

The Arnon River forms most of the western boundary.[4]

Road infrastructure

Route A3 (Tasman Highway) passes to the south, and Kamona Valley Road provides access to the locality. Route C834 (Forester Road) passes to the north, and Arnon Road also accesses the locality.[2][5]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Kamona (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Kamona". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 13 September 2020. Select “Search”, enter 1057A, click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”
  3. "Where in Tasmania? A-K Page 77" (PDF). Dennison Publications. July 2003. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  4. Google (13 September 2020). "Kamona, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  5. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.


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