Takone, Tasmania

Takone is a rural locality in the local government area of Waratah-Wynyard in the North West region of Tasmania. 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.

History

The locality name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning "sigh". It was gazetted in 1966.

Geography

The Inglis River 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 enters from the north-east and runs through to the south-west before exiting. Route C237 starts at an intersection with Route C236 and runs north before exiting.