Scottsdale, Tasmania
| Scottsdale Tasmania | |||||||||
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 Scottsdale, from North Scottsdale; Mount Barrow can be seen in the background | |||||||||
  Scottsdale | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°10′S 147°31′E / 41.167°S 147.517°E | ||||||||
| Population | 2,373 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7260 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 198 m (650 ft)[2] | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Dorset Council | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||
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Scottsdale is a town in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. It is 63 km northeast of Launceston and 22 km southeast of town of Bridport. It is part of the Dorset Council.
The area was first surveyed in 1855 and was described as, "the best soil on the island ... well watered, with a mild climate" by surveyor James Scott. The town was named after him. Scottsdale is now a major agricultural centre.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Scottsdale (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ↑ "Scottsdale (West Minstone Road)". Climate statistics for Australian locations. Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
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