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Rosevale, Tasmania

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Rosevale is a rural locality in the local government areas of Meander Valley and West Tamar in the Launceston region of Tasmania. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of the town of Launceston. The 2016 census determined a population of 117 for the state suburb of Rosevale.[1]

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Rosevale
Rosevale is located in Tasmania
Rosevale
Rosevale
Coordinates: 41°25′12″S 146°55′40″E
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionLaunceston
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total117 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode
7292
Localities around Rosevale
Glengarry Bridgenorth Bridgenorth
Selbourne Rosevale Bridgenorth
Selbourne Selbourne, Westwood Westwood
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History

The name was used for a post office in the area from 1875. Rosevale was gazetted as a locality in 1968.[2]

Geography

The locality is mostly cleared farming land, surrounded by timbered areas. Much of the boundary appears to consist of survey lines separating the two land use types.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C732 route (Bridgenorth Road) enters from the north and exits to the south-east. The C734 route (Ecclestone Road) starts at an intersection with C732 on the southern boundary and runs to the north-east before exiting.[2][4]

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